| More than ever, Chena River State Recreation Area is a park for all seasons. With 397 square miles of forests, rivers, and alpine tundra, the recreation area has something to offer everyone. The variety of activities draws more than 150,000 people to the Chena River State Recreation Area every year.Campgrounds in the area can accommodate all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts, from tent campers to those with deluxe recreational vehicles. Three developed campgrounds exist in the recreation area: Rosehip Campground at milepost 27 Chena Hot Springs Road, Tors Trail Campground at milepost 39, and Red Squirrel Campground and Picnic Area at milepost 43. Opportunities for camping in undeveloped areas can be found along the many gravel bars and river access roads.The park follows the Chena River, a clear-flowing, class II river ideal for kayaking, canoeing, or fishing for abundant arctic grayling. Chena Hot Springs Road parallels the river, providing boaters and anglers many entry and exit points from which to choose.Dog mushing, snowmobiling, trapping, and cross country skiing are but a few of the opportunities available in the winter season. |
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