Tanana Valley is a nice little campground tucked into a patch of forest right off the road. As an…read moreout-of-town'er working in Fairbanks over the summer, I used their tenting sites to car-camp in my Toyota 4-Runner while waiting to move into my rental house. At $25 you can't beat it, especially considering the astronomical hotel prices in Fairbanks. To that end, the campground served it's purpose in my "just to get by" situation. Unfortunately the shower facilities were closed during my stay because they were being renovated. I wasn't happy to discover the closed-off showers & restrooms because it was't mentioned on the website. As a matter of fact, the website still touts the showers as an available amenity, and the reservation confirmation email includes the entry codes for the digital combination locks on the shower building doors. It wasn't until my attempts to get into the shower building when I learned that they were closed for renovation. (The combo code was no good). That irked me, but it was't a deal-breaker. I had access to showers at my work as well as a local gym, so I adapted and kept on camping. This probably won't be the situation for other campers though, so the campsite owners are leaving themselves wide-open for confrontations with rightly-infuriated customers. Don't worry about trying to use the Wi-FI. If you do happen to be in an area of the campsite where it actually connects to your device, it does little more than infuriate you with an unusable snail's pace. Then it kicks you off and tells you that you have the wrong password. Then the password magically works again just long enough to disappoint you with its slow uselessness. But hey. It's a campground. Don't get on the internet. Build a campfire and swat mosquitos like mother nature intended. The main area of the campground, (mostly RV sites and a few tent sites), is clean and quiet. The double-letter tenting sites are in a separate section, much closer to the road. I skipped around the different tenting sites from evening to evening just to check things out. I prefer the single-letter sites that are in the main campground area, but the double-letter sites aren't too bad either. They all served their purpose of giving me a quiet place to park so I could get a good night's sleep. If the place had been much more than $25 for a tent site, I doubt I would have stayed there very long.

Great campground! I was actually IN the office when fellow reviewer "Brenda" came in to pick up her…read morepackage. Yes their hours have been a bit crazy due to the gal that normally worked the office has had COVID for the last 9 days! We stayed there for 5 nights and it was great. Yes they aren't brand new facilities but the laundry was good (was just $2 wash and $2 dry). It's close to everything! Was pretty quiet as there's only 30 sites and half of them are non-electric.

This place has really gone down hill, staff if you can even call them that aren't interested in…read morehelping anyone and are beyond rude and insulting. $86 dollars a nigh!?! it'd be cheaper to rent a dry cabin and park there. WiFi is non existent and their power was intermittent at best. If you stay here you'll be stacked on top of other rv's due to greedy owners packing in as many spots as possible. Avoid this h*ll hole at all costs.

This place is just ok for a short stay…read more You can't have ANY type of fire, not even a contained one in a solo fire pit. You're so close to other RVs you can hear and see everything. EVERYTHING!! Less than 6' in many spaces. Some spaces, like the ones we always get put into) are so (narrow with single trees in between, that you can't use your awning. The hookups for water and sewage are weird for our setup and cross over, it's not well thought out. And there is very limited room for an extra vehicle if it's not a compact car. I always struggle to fit my truck in our spot without blocking the folks next to us. Or sticking out into the road. I hate being rude, so I am really particular about making certain I'm not in anyone else's space. The staff have always been helpful for us, no complaints there. All said I would not stay here unless A; you're the type who don't like camp fires and privacy OR B; you're only staying so you can see the sites and have a safe place to sleep at night.

Being from Tucson Arizona this was an amazing experience! The trail rested on a wooden walkway so…read morehiking was relatively easy. This area was recommended to us for wild blueberry picking and it didn't disappoint. The trails were packed with blueberries as far as the eye could see. The views were spectacular and I even caught a salmon in the Chena River with a small telescopic fishing pole I bought from Amazon.

The cabin was very dirty. The lady at the front desk was…read morevery rude. We checked out earlier than we planned.

Pioneer Park in Fairbanks is a wonderful destination for history buffs and families alike. This…read moreheritage-themed park offers a fascinating glimpse into Alaska's past, with preserved historic buildings, museums, and engaging exhibits that highlight the state's pioneer and Gold Rush history. Walking through the park, you can explore vintage trains, an old-fashioned saloon, and interactive displays that make learning about Alaska's history fun for all ages. The park is well-maintained, with plenty of open space, picnic areas, and seasonal events that add to the lively atmosphere. It's a charming mix of education and entertainment, perfect for a leisurely day of exploring, taking photos, and enjoying a taste of Alaska's unique cultural heritage. A must-visit for anyone wanting a hands-on experience of Fairbanks' history.

This spot was cute. I came early Feb and everything was closed lol but it was nice seeing all the…read more"pioneer" building and stuff. It was a nice walk around!

Red Squirrel Campground is a beautiful Alaska Campground, though not a big one…read more The campsite areas are not partitioned and campers pitch their tents next to the small pond on a grassy strip. RVs park in the lot across the driveway. This is a great place to picnic, especially if inclement weather, since there are two covered picnic areas. Find this camp on Chena Hot Springs Road, on the left side when headed to the Hot Springs from Fairbanks. A very reasonable $5.00 will get you in, where you will find water, toilets, covered picnic areas with picnic tables and fire rings. www.romancingalaska.com warns: "Beware of swimmers itch. Small larvae are known to have been found in this pond in and around the duckweed that grows near the shore. The larvae can penetrate human skin. Although they are not harmful to humans, they do cause an itch or rash that can last up to a week. To avoid the larvae penetrating skin, towel dry as soon as you exit the pond." They recommend the pond might be better suited for boating than for swimming. When I visited in late September, the campground was flooded from 2 weeks of rain, high tide and a full moon. A picnic table and bench was floating in the water but I still thought this was a great little spot. 4 YELP STARS.

According to www.trails.com, Granite Tors is a "15-mile, or 2-mile loop trail, with access to…read moremassive tors in the alpine with vistas of the Alaska Range and Chena River Valley. The Granite Tors are granite towers, pinnacles, and slabs that crown Munson Ridge, the alpine ridge at the head of Rock Creek, southwest of the Chena River." These tors are large, isolated rock outcrops. They are very trippy-looking. They formed millions of years ago when molten rock pushed upward and cooled before it reached the earth's surface I loved this park when I stopped by on my way to the Hot Springs. It was beautiful and well-maintained. The state of Alaska has been sprucing up their State Parks and it really shows here. I gave Granite Tors 5 Yelp stars because the trail and hike is scenic and doable for most, if not all levels of hiker. Tors trail campground accommodates all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts, from tent campers to those with deluxe recreational vehicles. Tors Trailhead is in the Tors Trail Campground. There is a day use fee required at the Tors trailhead parking lot. No day use fee is required at the trailhead if a camping fee is paid. Granite Tors is an ADA-approved Facility and encompasses 254,080 acres. There are 24 Campsites and no RV size limit. The Camping Limit is 15 days. A gorgeous place for sure!

Mary Shields, you are a saint!! This very sweet woman is a…read moregem to be around! Not only is she a sweet woman, she is a tough survivor with deep knowledge of everything Mushing related. We were greeted with hot drinks and home made brownies as she shared with us her story, which is beautiful. Her love for dogs surpasses anything I have ever experienced, to include each night before she goes to bed, howling to her pups from her wheelchair and listening to them respond from the outdoor kennel. We had tears in our eyes as she got choked up numerous times about her sheer passion for these beautiful animals. The first ever woman finisher of the Iditarod!! What an honor it was to meet you, spoil your furry children with love, and listen to your life story. I highly recommend anyone to spend this amazing experience with Mary and her dogs.

We called this morning to go for the 10AM tour. When we got there we met one of the most…read morefascinating people I have ever met. We enjoyed playing with the dogs very much!! They are sweet, precious dogs. Mary was so personable!! She let us play with the dogs and then brought us into her house for coffee, cookies and questions. The house was absolutely adorable. Mary is well spoken, kind and gentle soul. I do hope she will write a biography.

It's a cute little place for a Rest stop To sleep for the night but I wouldn't recommend taking a…read moreshower or washing your clothes here n $40 a night

The most fun! Friendly & fun guides, adorable (hardworking) & snuggly pups, beautiful views, and…read moreHUGE smiles on the sled. We couldn't have enjoyed it more. Highly recommend!!

We chose Black Spruce based on the Yelp, Google, and Trip Advisor reviews. It did not disappoint…read more The scenic day time winter tour was the highlight of my Fairbanks trip! We had an appointment for 2pm-3:30pm. In reality we were a couple minutes late and after photo ops/changing it was closer to 2-4pm. Allow yourself closer to 45-60 minutes driving from Fairbanks in winter when it's slippery and icy roads. As of February 2025 the Google GPS was accurate although I would recommend screenshotting instructions just in case. Going back home I had trouble finding a signal until a little further down. I really appreciate they had extra gear! I didn't find snow pants at Walmart. But they had snow bibs, parkas, snow boots, gloves etc. There was another small group of 4 at our time slot. But each tour is 2 people. One person gets to sit and the other can stand up to "drive" in the back. We started off with a short oral history of Alaskan huskies and dog sledding in Alaska. Then we had 10-15 minutes to play with the dogs. Most of them were very friendly. If you gently call their name they'll come out of their house for pets. Some were a little shy (pandemic pups or naturally reserved). Then we were shown a demonstration on how to stand on the sled and use the drag mat and the brake. Next was a demo on how to harness the dogs. Our tour guide was Jesse! He was awesome. I really enjoyed talking to him. He was very patient answering my questions about his dogs. After we personally harnessed one dog each Jesse took care of the rest and chose the order of the sled hook up. We stopped about 2-3 times for photo ops. During the first stop (about the halfway point) you get the option of switching from the sitting sled to the standing driving sled. Not very strenuous. But lots of fun! Highly recommend the snow pants in winter. I took a two steps off the path and ended up calf deep in snow. The dogs start barking and getting a little impatient when you stop too long. They really are well taken care of and love to run! Jesse unharnessed the dogs at the end of the tour. We were able to go into the cabin to take off gear. There's also merchandise, hot cocoa, and please tip your tour guides. They even include Venmo QR codes which is perfect for our increasingly cashless society. Highly recommend Black Spruce for dog sledding in the Fairbanks area!