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Tanana Valley Campground
Overview
Overview
Tanana Valley Campground is a notable destination for travelers navigating the interior of Alaska. Located on the historic Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds in Fairbanks, this site offers a convenient and accessible home base for those exploring the Last Frontier. The setting provides an open, communal atmosphere that caters to transient RVers who value ease of access while visiting the Golden Heart City. It is a functional and reliable stop for those traversing the Alaskan highway system.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in the heart of Fairbanks, the campground provides direct access to the city’s primary infrastructure. The location is centrally positioned, making it easy for travelers to restock supplies, visit local museums, or enjoy dining options within a short drive. Because it is located on the fairgrounds, the surroundings are expansive and well-maintained. This urban-adjacent setting offers a practical balance for travelers who want to remain close to city services while enjoying an Alaskan stay.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground offers essential services for RV enthusiasts, including water and electrical hookups at many sites to ensure a comfortable stay. The site layout is designed to accommodate various RV sizes, offering pull-through accessibility which simplifies arrival and departure. Travelers will find access to dump stations and clean communal restrooms, which are vital for long-distance road trips. The spacious fairground grounds provide plenty of room to stretch your legs after a long day of driving through the Alaskan wilderness.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Staying here puts you minutes away from Fairbanks highlights like the Pioneer Park, a historical theme park that showcases Alaskan heritage. Visitors often enjoy short drives to the Museum of the North or the scenic Chena River for evening walks. The proximity to local transit and major roads makes this an ideal hub for those planning day trips to visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline or venturing further toward the interior regions for spectacular wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for road-trippers and RV adventurers who prioritize convenient site access over resort-style luxuries. It is a fantastic match for visitors who intend to spend most of their time exploring the surrounding Fairbanks area and need a dependable, well-located place to park their rig each night. If you appreciate a straightforward camping experience that keeps you close to the action and essential local amenities, this location serves as a perfect Alaskan waypoint.
Features & Amenities
- Tenting
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
Reviews
Jim Back
Stephanie was great! She worked us in on a tight week and moved us when backing into the first site was impossible. The park is beautiful, quiet, with shrubs and trees that surround each campsite. Located near a convenient major street in Northern Fairbanks. Nothing in town is more than 15 minutes away. Nearby restaurants and shops. If we return to Fairbanks we will definitely book with Stephanie at Tanana Valley RV Park.
Dan Bortolotto
This place needs a ton of work, the road is so pot hole riden that I broke a leaf spring in one of there holes getting to my site, a little gravel would make a big difference,the woman that checked me in could even bother to tell me there was no water on site, before I went to the site ? I can't understand that this is there time in the season to be open and making money, but you close your wash rooms and laundry for renovation now? My site was supposed fit 35', it did but there was no room for my truck, it was in the way for the sites across the street to get out connected so the one site was moving early and it was late, I asked a guy that was driving a piece of equipment if I could park in the empty site next to me to accommodate the guy across the street he checked and said no one is coming in your fine to park there, the next afternoon I ask the woman the same question at first she checked and said it's empty and it's fine, then Half an hour later she comes banging on the door,no no I checked with the people two sites over and they said someone was coming to that site tonight, the office doesn't know if they have a reservation,and there was no late check-in after 6 pm and it was 5:30. and there is no way they can get an R.V. in with where my truck was parked anyway, no one showed up for that site that night ? That's what the friendly and accommodating service is not like ?
Gypsy Spirit
Let's see, no road signage re: accessing the campground, the laundry and showers are still out of commission as of this date (the web site was finally updated to reflect the ongoing repair delays), there are no bathrooms, just a single poorly maintained pit toilet (one for the entire park), their wifi is unusable and they have major power problems (significant voltage drops in the AM - to the point where a single small coffee pot can't be used with a 30amp connectoin) and one of the office staff is so passive/aggressive that mental health counseling should be required. What a mess of a place! When do people get fired? However, the sites are actually quite nice if you can get past all the issues. Good Luck.
Marissa Price
We had booked a tent camping spot back in April for a June stay. At the time, tent camping was allowed and nowhere on the site did it mention anything about not allowing tents. At the time, their site also mentioned that they had laundry and shower area. We just happened to be looking at their site today and it mentioned they no longer allowed tents and their bathroom area would be cloesed for renovations. When we reached out to the business, they claimed that they thought they had already reached to let us know they were not allowing tent camping this year. Absolutely insane to be doing this with one week until our stay and now scrambling to find a place. There are now no tent spots available and we are looking at over $400 for a rental. Avoid this place at all costs! They lack communication and it sounds like this has been an ongoing issue if you look at some past reviews. Try you luck at KOA or another place.
Nik Baumann
I would classify this campground as basic as basic can be but for that really nice. The staff I interacted with was very friendly and welcoming. The bathroom (women) were clean, usable but absolutely nothing pretty or outstanding. Unsure how they keep the showers clean for the next person during high season, mine barely drained the water and I turned the shower head on twice more in the hopes of cleaning up after myself. Laundry is 2$ so is the drier. It gives the illusion of being in nature, while being close to the road and giving you easy access to all of Fairbanks. Over all can recommend for September, stayed there for two nights, wouldn't want to stay there when its super busy.