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Harding Lake State Recreation Area, AK

Description

Harding Lake State Recreation Area, 45 miles south of Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway, is one of the longest standing park facilities in the Alaska State Park system, having been established in 1967. All together there are over 90 campsites, including five walk-in group campsites. The park also has numerous picnic sites and two picnic shelters. In addition, areas have been set aside for activities such as baseball, volleyball and horseshoes with equipment available at the ranger station. Hiking along nature trails is another activity available at Harding Lake SRA.

A boat launch facility gives access to the lake for those having canoes, motorized boats, jet skis or other watercraft. A straight canal leads from the boat launch toward the center of the lake. There is fishing for lake trout, arctic char and burbot. Pike fishing is closed.
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Description

Harding Lake State Recreation Area, 45 miles south of Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway, is one of the longest standing park facilities in the Alaska State Park system, having been established in 1967. All together there are over 90 campsites, including five walk-in group campsites. The park also has numerous picnic sites and two picnic shelters. In addition, areas have been set aside for activities such as baseball, volleyball and horseshoes with equipment available at the ranger station. Hiking along nature trails is another activity available at Harding Lake SRA.

A boat launch facility gives access to the lake for those having canoes, motorized boats, jet skis or other watercraft. A straight canal leads from the boat launch toward the center of the lake. There is fishing for lake trout, arctic char and burbot. Pike fishing is closed.

Geography:

Haring Lake has a surface area of 2,470 feet. The lake is two and a half miles long. The deepest part of the lake is 142 feet.

Recreation:

Fishing, boating, camping, hiking, biking, baseball, volleyball, horseshoes, and roasting smores are all popular activities at Harding Lake.

Facilities:

The main campground, consisting of 78 vehicle and five walk-in sites, is located in a spruce/birch forest. Many vehicle sites are large enough to accommodate large motorhomes or trailers. There is a limit of six people and two vehicles per campsite. Some sites are adjacent to others, allowing groups to park together. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Firewood can also be purchased at the campground. Please use existing fire rings and picnic tables. Sanitary dump station, free if camping at Harding, $10 fee if dumping without camping. Additional camping space is also available for self-contained units week days at the Lake front day use area and additional camping for up to 10 camp units is available in the Camp Lot camping area, which is located close to the lake. Also, the game field parking lot can hold a maximum of 12 camping units.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Trailer Parking
  • Boating
  • Cabin Rentals
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Entrance Station
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Mountain Biking
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • RV Parking
  • Tables
  • Trailheads
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water (Seasonal)
  • Water Activities
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
64.4371, -146.8785
64°26'14"N, 146°52'43"W

Harding Lake State Recreation Area is located at mile 321.4 Richardson Highway approximately 40 miles south of Fairbanks. Follow the one mile access road to the park.
Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

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

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