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Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site, AK

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Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site, located on the braided Delta River, is one of the state's most scenic campgrounds with views of some of the tallest peaks of the Alaska Range. There is also a great opportunity here to examine alpine plant life. This secluded wilderness campground is seldom crowded and has 12 campsites, toilets, and water.
Status: Open through Tue Dec 31 2024   Season Dates
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Description

Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site, located on the braided Delta River, is one of the state's most scenic campgrounds with views of some of the tallest peaks of the Alaska Range. There is also a great opportunity here to examine alpine plant life. This secluded wilderness campground is seldom crowded and has 12 campsites, toilets, and water.

Geography:

A variety of wildlife inhabit the area around Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site. Moose, bear, porcupines, beavers, and snowshoe hares are fairly common, as are many species of birds. Upon occasion, caribou are sighted browsing in the area. The Delta bison herd can often be seen across the Delta River on their summer calving grounds.

Recreation:

The campground and surrounding hills are popular locations to pick blueberries. The campground offers a good base camp for exploring the Alaska Mountain Range.

Facilities:

This secluded wilderness campground is seldom crowded and has 12 campsites, a public use cabin, toilets, and water.

Nearby Attractions:

The Delta River and Alaska Mountain Range offers numerous day trip opportunities.

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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

Park Season
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End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Cabin Rentals
  • Campfire Rings
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Drinking Water (Hand Pump)
  • Hiking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • RV Parking
  • Self Pay Station
  • Tables
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
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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 2 calendar days 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

*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):
63.69106, -145.87104
63°41'28"N, 145°52'16"W

Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site is 32 miles south of Delta Junction at mile 238 of the Richardson Highway.
Contact Information

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