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Chena Lake Recreation Area
Chena Lake Recreation Area is a popular outdoor recreation destination located in North Pole, Alaska. The area is situated on the banks of the Chena River and is home to a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, Arctic char, and grayling. The area also features a variety of trails for hiking and biking, as well as a boat launch and picnic areas. The nearby Chena River State Recreation Area offers additional recreational opportunities, including a swimming beach, boat launch, and picnic areas.
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User Reviews
William Wiley
$30/night for a boondocking spot down a teeth-rattling gravel road??? Restricted hours for running a generator, which I need to run my refrigerator. Take a look at camping in British Columbia. Same amenities at, usually, no cost. In the lower 48, you’ll get water/elec for $20/night. Nothing special here. Greeted by the supervisor who yelled at us for not filling out the paperwork immediately. He told us the lake site gate closes at 10:00p due to problems and vandalism. Too bad. Ahhh, upon leaving the camp, the dump station tank was FULL, so for the $30 we couldn’t dump. Supervisor made no effort to credit us, nor knew of another place to dump, on a Friday afternoon.
Jiha Yoon
I came here 4times this summer to paddle. It's the only lake that's near ish from me and big enough not to have to bump into other kayakers or peddlers also you don't have to worry about boat encounters. Just lovely enough to enjoy hot days and convenient.
Lori Myers
Great place to get out and hike and enjoy nature.
Ankita Roy
Chena Lake Recreation Area is a beautiful spot and definitely a great place to view the Northern Lights—when the conditions are right. We visited recently and were excited based on the # Aurora Tracker, which showed excellent viewing conditions with clear skies. However, within just 30 minutes, the forecast flipped to low visibility and cloudy skies. I completely understand that weather in Alaska can be unpredictable, but it’s frustrating when a tool like the #AuroraTracker—which many travelers rely on to plan their nights—shifts so drastically without warning. If the data used for these forecasts is this unstable, then it’s worth revisiting the system or at least setting expectations more clearly. We planned our viewing based on this tracker, and while no tool is ever 100% accurate, it should at least provide a reasonably consistent baseline. Unfortunately, in our experience, it didn’t. If you’re heading out to catch the Aurora Borealis, just be aware that this tracker might not be as reliable as it seems.
Gordana Radulovic
*** As you can see there is dog poop all over the beach! Everything else looks nice but kids are playing and stepping on the poop. It’s disguasting and someone should clean it up ASAP