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Chena Pump Wayside State Recreation Site, AK

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The Chena Pump Wayside and Boat Launch is located at 8.7 mile Chena Pump Road, approximately 2 miles Southwest of the Mitchell Expressway overpass. This location covers approximately 60,000 sq ft of grassy areas with clusters of trees spread throughout the wayside. Featuring two large picnic shelters for picnicking activities, a port-a-potty for public use, and a beach access boat launch, it provides a great day location for Alaskan activities. Daily parking and boat launch fees apply for this location. The parking area is also maintained year-round.
Status: Open through Tue Dec 31 2024   Season Dates
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Description

The Chena Pump Wayside and Boat Launch is located at 8.7 mile Chena Pump Road, approximately 2 miles Southwest of the Mitchell Expressway overpass. This location covers approximately 60,000 sq ft of grassy areas with clusters of trees spread throughout the wayside. Featuring two large picnic shelters for picnicking activities, a port-a-potty for public use, and a beach access boat launch, it provides a great day location for Alaskan activities. Daily parking and boat launch fees apply for this location. The parking area is also maintained year-round.

Geography:

Tanana River, Birch, Alder and Spruce trees spread out in clusters

Recreation:

Picnicking and boating

Facilities:

Outhouse, Covered Picnic Shelters, and State Park Office

Nearby Attractions:

Sitka Sound, Downtown Sitka, Old Sitka State Historical Park, Starrigavan Recreation Area, Tongass National Forest, Baranof Castle Hill State Historical Site, Sitka National Historical Park

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

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Season Schedule

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Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Covered Picnic Shelters
  • Fee Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Outhouses
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms
  • Undeveloped Boat Launch
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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.

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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
64.79565, -147.95314
64°47'44"N, 147°57'11"W

Heading North on the Parks Highway, take the Geist Rd/Chena Pump Rd exit, and turn left at the intersection to take Chena Pump Road. Continue down Chena Pump Road 4.5 miles and Chena Pump SRS will be on the left.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Chena Pump Wayside State Recreation Site
3700 Airport Way
Fairbanks  AK  99709
Phone Number:
Information:  (907) 451-2695
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