CHENA HOT SPRINGS, AK

Chena Hot Springs Rd, E from SR-2/Steese Hwy MM 4.6, just N of Fairbanks. Chena Hot Springs SRA goes from MM 26.1 to 50.7, before end of rd at Chena Hot Springs (MM 56.5), w/ 3 CGs, & many pullouts & fishing/boat launch sites, most OK for dispersed camping. Per signs, O/N pkg & dispersed camping is allowed anywhere in SRA except in designated CGs & where posted No Parking, 10-day limit & move at least 1 mi for at least 10 days (CGs are 15-day limit, out 15 days). The 3 state CGs are $15. 2015 rd condition: 1st 25 mi, portions heaved (rollercoaster ride). Excellent flat rd in SRA. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Last updated by Guy Gipson #84383 Jun 15. MM 8.2, paved loop to E, 2 rigs.20.1, sm paved loop, S side, 1 sm-med rig.23.9, Soapy’s Suds, laundromat, shower, wifi ($). Not reported as an O/N location.25, lg gravel pullout, N side. Don’t block driveways.27, Rosehip CG. Tables, grills. W, toilets. Hiking trails, fishing. Sm rigs only.27.8, riv access, S side. Sm 4WD.28.5, riv access, gravel rd on S side goes 0.5 mi to 1 site w/ table, fire pit, no riv view. Sm-med rig. Next to boat ramp (no pkg). 29.4, overgrown single track goes to pkg along Chena Riv. Sm 4WD.29.5, Compeau Trailhead, gravel pkg lot. No restrictive signs. Any size rig. Varying slopes.31.4, riv access, S side, potholed gravel rd goes 0.7 mi to dirt culdesac, no riv view. 1 sm-med rig. 31.7, Colorado-Lower Stiles Creek Trailhead, N side, med gravel lot. Stone fire ring. Vault toilet, trash. No restrictive signs. Fairly level. 2-3 any size rig.35.8, sm paved pullout, S side. 1 rig any size. Info boards.36.4, Stiles Creek Trailhead & Shooting Range, N side, lg gravel pkg areas. Stone fire ring. Vault toilet. No restrictive signs. ~12 any size rig. Along riv. Gunshots. 37.7, gravel bar pkg. Go S, & to L, rock/gravel pkg area along Chena Riv. Stone fire rings. Pit toilet. ~12 rigs any size. S, & to R, rough narrow dirt rd to sm gravel bar, more secluded.38.2, N64.89925 W146.40466, N side, gravel rd to lg pkg areas. Stone fire rings. Several lg rigs. Above riv, limited views. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Last updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jun 15. 39.5, N side, Tors Trail CG, 21 sites, tables. W, toilets. Hiking trails, fishing.39.6, gravel bar pkg. Go S, & to R, rock/gravel pkg area along Chena Riv. Stone fire rings. Vault toilet (no sign, up short trail thru woods). 6-8 rigs any size. Guy Gipson #84383 stayed Jun 15. S, & to L on sm track, 4WD only, to sm gravel bar, pit toilet.41.6, riv access, pkg loop, N side. Stone fire ring. 2-3 rigs. 42.5, lg paved 2-ended lot, S side. 3 lg rigs.42.8, Red Squirrel CG, 5 sites, shelters, firepits. W, toilets.43, med pkg area, S side. 1 rig. Near riv, no view.44, med pkg area. 1 rig. Riv view.45.5, sm pkg area by pond. S side. Table, grill. 1 sm-med rig.46, pkg area, S side.46.7, sm paved lot, S side.1 sm-med rig.48, potholed rd to S to areas by pond. Tables, firepits. Vault toilets. Any size rig.49.1, N side, Lower Chena Dome Trailhead pkg, water, toilets. 1-2 sm-med rigs.50.5, N side, Upper Chena Dome/Angel Creek Cabin Trailhead pkg. toilets. 2-3 sm-med rigs.53.3, lg paved 2-ended pullout, N side. 8 rigs.55.3, med paved pkg area, S side, 2-3 lg rigs. Along Chena Riv.55.4, paved loop, S side, just E of bridge. 1-2 rigs.56.5, end of Rd, & Chena Hot Springs Resort, RV sites & other attractions & resources ($), 907-452-7867.Unattributed sublistings above by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jun 15.