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Tanana Valley Campground
Overview
Tanana Valley Campground provides a tranquil, forested escape located right within the heart of Fairbanks. Situated on the grounds of the Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, this park offers a unique blend of wilderness feel and urban convenience. It serves as an accessible and welcoming basecamp for those journeying through the Interior of Alaska during the vibrant summer months. The park is well-known for its towering trees and proximity to local events, making it a staple for seasonal travelers.
Location & Surroundings
The park is ideally positioned on College Road, placing travelers within minutes of essential shopping, local dining, and fuel stations. Despite its central location, the campground is surprisingly secluded and heavily wooded, shielding visitors from city noise with a thick canopy of birch and spruce trees. This natural setting allows for a remarkably quiet atmosphere where you can enjoy the midnight sun. The surrounding area maintains a peaceful, park-like quality that is rare for such a centrally located urban facility.
Amenities & Park Features
The facility caters to various camping styles, offering electric and water hookups as well as primitive dry sites for a more traditional experience. While full sewer hookups are not available at individual sites, guests have easy access to the following amenities:
- Access to clean restrooms and coin-operated showers.
- A convenient central dump station and potable water fill points.
- On-site laundry facilities for long-term travelers.
Each individual site is also equipped with a sturdy picnic table and a fire ring for evening campfires, ensuring a comfortable stay for those who enjoy outdoor living.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Just a short walk or drive away, you will find the Creamer’s Field Migratory Bird Refuge, which features extensive trails and world-class wildlife viewing opportunities. The nearby University of Alaska Fairbanks campus offers the renowned Museum of the North, which is a must-see for history buffs. Additionally, the park’s proximity to the fairgrounds means guests are perfectly positioned for local summer events, including the famous state fair itself, which brings a festive energy to the area every August.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is an ideal choice for independent travelers who prioritize a natural, wooded environment over high-end resort amenities. It is a fantastic fit for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want to be within walking distance of world-renowned migratory fields. If you are looking for a rustic, authentic Alaska spot that remains close to the logistics and services of Fairbanks, this location provides the perfect balance for your Interior journey.
Amenities
- Tenting
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
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.
Marquis Smith
When camping locations are limited this place was better than nothing indeed. There was a nice camp host a the recently remodeled bathrooms still need some work. The don’t look pretty but they are indeed functional. They have washers and dryers that function. They also have a change machine if you don’t have quarters. There were a few people who showed up and camped and did not have vehicles. This seemed strange but the camp host addressed it and gave us a different spot. Yes there are some long-term campers but they were no problem at all. If your tent camping and can stay away from the t40s it more quiet. Best to reserve online and if walking up try to be there by 5.
Cheryl Till
Rooms=RV site. Wide sites in the woods. Water inside the laundry room delicious. From the outside hose- chlorine!!!! Yuck. Perfect location even during the Tanana Fair- trees helped mute the sounds some. Gentleman at the front is helpful and nice. Internet slow
Mike Hazen
this is a nicely wooded and well laid out campground next to the fair. the host was friendly, helpful and hard working - keeping the facilities clean and the campground well organized and quiet. electric hookups in the camp sites and a free dump station and free drinking water. my wife and I really enjoyed our time here.
Eryn Sanders
We stayed at Tanana Valley Campground for 2 nights in our rig. We were warmly welcomed upon arrival and guided to our spot. Matt and Laurie were helpful and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. They were available and diligently working to maintain the grounds and care for their guests. *we were told there would be updates to the laundry room which is much needed (dryer).
Don Wolfe
First impression were huge potholes that we bottomed out in.The sites were ok. It was quite a walk to the restroom, and unfortunately it appeared someone literally ripped a stall door off and people left the shower muddy. Staff was freindly.
joe henderson
Stay Away! That’s our experience, we’ve been full time RVing for five years. Transients using shower facilities and plugging phones into outlets. The road through looks like a bombing zone. Location to downtown Fairbanks was about the only good thing we have to say. The pictures speak for themselves. I hate to give bad reviews, but when I brought up the transient issue the lady staff members said they know and their location was hard to control the grounds.
James Messick
We just stayed there for two nights and it was very positive experience. The only issue is that only one sink functioned in the ladies room, but the gents was fine. It’s a small wooded campground with level sites and electric. Also make use of the dump/fresh water station. Staff was very friendly. Not for larger rigs such as Class A or fifth-wheels but that’s really the only caveat.
Lucinda Dunbar
Don't camp here. The staff were friendly but the bathrooms, didn't have operating sinks in the men's. The women only had one operating. The shower handle falls off one shower in the womens. The bathroom is always dirty. The road in and out of the campground is in bad shape. Not a great location.
David Barnes
Not well maintained. Campsite layout is disorganized and confusing. Camp host is unavailable for assistance due to smoking a bong in her trailer. Men's toilet has no plumbing. Other campers blocked us in with their car. Would rather have slept in a ditch.