Cabins · Alaska State Parks · Alaska
Cabins at Chena River State Recreation Area
Alaska State Parks · Alaska, United States
- Units
- 13
- Sleeps
- 3–9 per unit
- Heated
- All
- Electricity
- 1 of 13
- Pets
- All allow pets
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- No
- Elevation
- 449 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 7
- Nearest town
- Fairbanks
About each unit
Chena River Cabin · sleeps 9
Sleeps up to 9. Drive-in access. This recreation area covers 254,000 acres east of Fairbanks - the coordinate shown is this area's general access point, not this specific cabin's exact location. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Extreme-weather cancellation refunds here kick in below -30F. Pets must stay leashed. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Colorado Creek Cabin · sleeps 4
Sleeps up to 4. Summer access is by ATV, hiking, or biking; winter access is by ski, snowshoe, snowmachine, or dog team. This recreation area covers 254,000 acres east of Fairbanks - the coordinate shown is this area's general access point, not this specific cabin's exact location. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Compeau Cabin · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6. Summer access is by ATV, hiking, or biking; winter access is by ski, snowshoe, snowmachine, or dog team. This recreation area covers 254,000 acres east of Fairbanks - the coordinate shown is this area's general access point, not this specific cabin's exact location. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Pets must stay leashed. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Goldeneye Cabin · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6. Drive-in access. This recreation area covers 254,000 acres east of Fairbanks - the coordinate shown is this area's general access point, not this specific cabin's exact location. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Pets must stay leashed. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Granite Tors Cabin · sleeps 4
Sleeps up to 4 at campsite #1 within Granite Tors Campground, Mile 39.5 Chena Hot Springs Rd. Vehicle (drive-up) access. Heated by a wood stove; wired for electricity, but you'll need to bring your own generator (with a double-male plug cord) since no power is provided. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Hunt Memorial Cabin · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6. Vehicle (drive-up) access in summer. This recreation area covers 254,000 acres east of Fairbanks - the coordinate shown is this area's general access point, not this specific cabin's exact location. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Extreme-weather cancellation refunds here kick in below -30F. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Lower Angel Creek Cabin · sleeps 9
Sleeps up to 9 on Angel Creek. Summer access is by ATV, hiking, or biking; winter access is by ski, snowshoe, snowmachine, or dog team. The Angel Creek Hillside Trail (summer access) closes each spring during break-up, roughly early April through late May - call the Northern Area office at (907) 451-2698 for current conditions. The separate Angel Creek Winter Trail (snowmobile, dog team, ski, or snowshoe) is winter-only. Water here is seasonal, from snow or the creek. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Mary Shields Cabin · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6. Drive-in access. This recreation area covers 254,000 acres east of Fairbanks - the coordinate shown is this area's general access point, not this specific cabin's exact location. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Pets must stay leashed. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Mastodon Cabin · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6, reached by hiking or mountain biking on the non-motorized Mastodon Trail, or by boat on the South Fork of the Chena River. This recreation area covers 254,000 acres east of Fairbanks - the coordinate shown is this area's general access point, not this specific cabin's exact location. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Pets must stay leashed. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
North Fork Cabin · sleeps 8
Sleeps up to 8 on the North Fork of the Chena River, east of Fairbanks. Summer access is by car, ATV, hiking, or biking; winter access is by car, ski, snowshoe, snowmachine, or dog team. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Extreme-weather cancellation refunds here kick in below -30F. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Nugget Creek Cabin · sleeps 3
Sleeps up to 3. Summer access is by hiking or biking; winter access is by ski, snowshoe, snowmachine, or dog team. This recreation area covers 254,000 acres east of Fairbanks - the coordinate shown is this area's general access point, not this specific cabin's exact location. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Stiles Creek Cabin · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6 on Stiles Creek. Summer access is by hiking, mountain bike, or ATV; winter access is by ski, snowshoe, dog team, or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Upper Angel Creek Cabin · sleeps 5
Sleeps up to 5 on Angel Creek. Summer access is by hiking, mountain bike, or ATV; winter access is by ski, snowshoe, dog team, or snowmachine. The Angel Creek Hillside Trail (summer access) closes each spring during break-up, roughly early April through late May - call the Northern Area office at (907) 451-2698 for current conditions. The separate Angel Creek Winter Trail (snowmobile, dog team, ski, or snowshoe) is winter-only. Water here is seasonal, from snow or the creek. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Each unit
| Unit | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Kitchen | Bath | Heat | Power | Accessible | Pets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chena River Cabin | 9 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Colorado Creek Cabin | 4 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Compeau Cabin | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Goldeneye Cabin | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Granite Tors Cabin | 4 | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Hunt Memorial Cabin | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Lower Angel Creek Cabin | 9 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Mary Shields Cabin | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Mastodon Cabin | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| North Fork Cabin | 8 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Nugget Creek Cabin | 3 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Stiles Creek Cabin | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Upper Angel Creek Cabin | 5 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve |
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -5° | -50° | 34° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 14° | -1° | -37° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 15° | -3° | -26° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 24° | -13° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 40° | 30° | 75° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 52° | 42° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 71° | 56° | 49° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 64° | 52° | 42° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 57° | 43° | 35° | 66° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 34° | 26° | 14° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 12° | 3° | -19° | 32° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 8° | -4° | -39° | 39° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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