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Birch Lake State Recreation Site, AK

Description

Birch Lake SRA is nestled between a lily-pad covered lake and forested wetlands. There are 17 long parking spaces for motorhomes and 3 short parking spaces for smaller self-contained vehicles or for vehicles engaged in tent camping. There are 5 tent camping sites and additional tables, fireplaces, and sitting benches for day use. Boat launch and courtesy dock with ADA Access. No long term docking, approximate 20 minute time limit. Drinking water well, toilet, and caretaker/public use cabin are also available.


The campsites within Birch Lake SRS are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Only the Cabin and Ice Huts are reservable online.
Status: Open through Tue Dec 31 2024   Season Dates
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Birch Lake State Recreation Site
Ice Hut
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Ice Hut
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37 Pull-Through
Pets Allowed
Birch Lake State Recreation Site
Ice Hut
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37 Pull-Through
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Ice Hut
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37 Pull-Through
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Birch Lake State Recreation Site
Ice Hut
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37 Pull-Through
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Description

Birch Lake SRA is nestled between a lily-pad covered lake and forested wetlands. There are 17 long parking spaces for motorhomes and 3 short parking spaces for smaller self-contained vehicles or for vehicles engaged in tent camping. There are 5 tent camping sites and additional tables, fireplaces, and sitting benches for day use. Boat launch and courtesy dock with ADA Access. No long term docking, approximate 20 minute time limit. Drinking water well, toilet, and caretaker/public use cabin are also available.


The campsites within Birch Lake SRS are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Only the Cabin and Ice Huts are reservable online.

Recreation:

The lake is popular with fishers, jet-skiers, and water skiers in the summer, and with snow-machiners and ice fishers in the winter. There is excellent fishing all year for stocked species: rainbow trout, king and silver salmon, grayling, and arctic char. Fishing during the open water months is best from a boat. Ice fishing huts are available for rent. Click here for more information on the Birch Lake Ice Huts.


The campsites within Birch Lake SRS are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Only the Cabin and Ice Huts are reservable online.

Facilities:

Birch Lake has a developed boat launch and boat tie-ups, drinking water well, toilet, and caretaker/public use cabin.

The campsites within Birch Lake SRS are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Only the Cabin and Ice Huts are reservable online.

Booking Window

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 7 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Accessible Boat Dock
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Trailer Parking
  • Boating
  • Cabin Rentals
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water (Hand Pump)
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Host
  • Ice Fishing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • RV Parking
  • Self Pay Station
  • Skiing
  • Snowmobile Trails
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tables
  • Trailheads
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water Activities
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Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations: Cancellations must be made at least 3 calendar days prior to arrival date for a full refund (does not include transaction/cancellation fees). Cancellations must be made through www.reserveamerica.com . You must cancel your reservations online, from your account. If you fail to cancel in a timely manner, or fail to use the facility for reasons other than the exceptions listed below, a refund is not available.

Changes/Transfers: Changes/Transfers must be made 48 hours prior to your scheduled arrival date and incur a $3 change/transfer fee. Changes where the reservation is extended will not have an additional change fee.

Refunds: Park Staff are not authorized to give cash refunds. Refunds for canceled reservations online will be made by issuing a credit to the card used for payment.

Exceptions: If you were unable to use the facility due to events beyond your control, such as extreme weather/hazardous conditions (as determined by Alaska State Parks), or closure of a road, trail, or facility by the State, you may request a refund. Requests for refunds must be made within three (3) business days of the last date of your reservation to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Public Information Center at 907-269-8400. Please provide your reservation number when you call. Extreme weather in the Northern Region is defined as Minus 30 F for the "Hunt Memorial", "North Fork", and "Chena River" Cabins; Minus 20 F for all other cabins and ice huts. In the event of a natural emergency or sudden campground/site closure, a full refund will be issued. The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation reserves the right to make the final determination of whether a refund will be issued.

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Public Use Cabin
$45.00-$55.00
Ice Hut
$20.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
64.31383, -146.64567
64°18'50"N, 146°38'44"W

The turnoff to Birch Lake is located at Mile 305.3 Richardson Highway, approximately 60 miles southeast of Fairbanks. Follow the access road .3 miles to Birch Lake State Recreation Site.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Birch Lake State Recreation Site
3700 Airport Way
Fairbanks  AK  99709
Phone Number:
Information:  (907)451-2695
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