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Chena River State Recreation Site (also known as Chena Wayside) is located in downtown Fairbanks on University Avenue. This 29-acre park sits on the banks of the Chena River. There are picnic sites along the river, boat launch, and river side walking trails. You’re sure to enjoy outdoor activities like camping, picnicking, fishing and hiking in Chena Wayside.


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AttributesInformation
Total Sites Available: 60 Gravel: 60 Back-ins(12 x 50) Some shaded Room for slide outs
Electric and Water N/A
Electric No
Pull Thrus No
Back Ins 60
Slide Outs Yes
Seasonal No
Tent Yes
Groups No
Grass Sites No
Shaded Sites Yes
Dates Open Jun 10 to Aug 10


AttributesInformation
Phone Service at Site Yes
Religious Services No
Group Areas No
Restaurant No
Handicapped Restroom Yes
Restrooms Yes
Showers No
RV Service/Repair Yes
Internet Access No
Store No
Laundry No
Pavilion Yes
Swimming Pool Yes
Dump Station No
Playground Yes
Picnic Area Yes
Shop None
Facilities Restrooms Only Public Phone Firewood Handicap Access


AttributesInformation
Arcade - Game Room No
Hiking Trails - Nature Trails Yes
Sauna - Spa - Hot Tub Yes
Shuffleboard No
Snowmobiling No
Bird Watching No
Mini Golf No
Boat Launch Yes
Sports Field - Soccer, Football, Baseball, Volleyball No
Boating Yes
Swimming - River, Lake, Ocean Yes
Horse Stables and Trails No
Fishing - Fly fishing Yes
Golf Facilities No
River Rafting No
Tennis Courts No
Exercise and Gym No


AttributesInformation
Camp Store Yes
Ice No
Propane No
Firewood Yes
Beer/Wine No


AttributesInformation
Yurts No
Tee Pees No
Park Trailers No
RV on Site Yes
Cabin Rentals No
Bike Rentals No
Kayak Rentals No
Boat Rentals Yes
Canoe Rentals No
Golf Cart Rentals No
Snowmobile Rentals No



Golf
Places Distance(miles)
North Star Golf Club 39.7 Miles
Chena Bend Golf Course 40.2 Miles
Fairbanks Golf & Country Club 45.3 Miles


Resorts
Places Distance(miles)
Moose Mountain 50.0 Miles


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-02-09T21:06:51Z
Forecast at a Glance
Thursday (PM)
Increasing Clouds
Increasing Clouds
Lo 0°F
Hi 29°F
Friday (PM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo -2°F
Hi 22°F
Saturday (PM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 0°F
Hi 16°F
Sunday (PM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 2°F
Hi 19°F
Monday (PM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo -2°F
Hi 19°F
Tuesday (PM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 1°F
Hi 16°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Fairbanks / Eielson Air Force Base, AK A Few Clouds May 22 2011, 8:55 pm AKDT 70.0 F 30% 27.1 Miles Wind: 8
Wind Chill:
Wainwright U. S. Army Airfield, AK Partly Cloudy May 20 2011, 9:55 pm AKDT 64.0 F 18% 39.5 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill:
Fairbanks International Airport, AK Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 7:53 pm AKDT 71.0 F 28% 46.9 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: