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 State of Alaska > Natural Resources > Parks and Outdoor Recreation |
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Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program
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 Northern Area
Note: Use the Fairbanks address for the first
five listings.
Use the Delta/Tok District address for the last four listings. Note: Please be sure to check the general information page for instructions on applying! Don't forget to look at the More Information on Campground Hosting page. Click here to return to the area listing of host positions. Rosehip Campground - Chena River State Recreation Area This campground is located at mile 27 Chena Hot Springs Road, next to the Chena River. It contains 38 campsites with low use on weekdays and moderate use on weekends. Rosehip is one of the many “take out” points for canoeists on the Chena River. Special Projects: Monitor campground fee program, annual decal sales, and firewood sales. Provide visitor information and assistance. Perform minor campground maintenance, litter pickup, and minor landscaping. Clean restrooms and assist with janitorial maintenance. Amenities: Dry camp, dump tank, and subsistence payment. Season: 7-8 weeks minimum, late May to Early September. Preference given for longer commitments. Contact: Ranger Mike Moore - Northern Area Office Tors Trail Campground - Chena River State Recreation Area This campground has 23 campsites and is located at mile 39.5 Chena Hot Springs Road, along the Chena River. The 15 mile Granite Tors Trailhead is located in the park. Moderate use on weekdays, and busy on weekends. Favorite for hiking and “put in” point for canoeists. Special Projects: Monitor campground fee program, annual decal sales and firewood sales. Provide visitor information and assistance. Perform minor campground maintenance, litter pickup, and minor landscaping. Clean restrooms and assist with janitorial duties. Amenities: Dry camp, dump tank and subsistence payment. Season: 7-8 weeks minimum , late May to early September. Preference given for longer commitments. Contact: Ranger Mike Moore - Northern Area Office Harding Lake State Recreation Area The recreation area is on the North shoreline of Harding Lake, approximately 45 miles Southeast of Fairbanks on the Richardson highway. The large campground consists of individual walk-in sites, a 20 vehicle capacity Camp-a-lot section, and an additional 20 sites overflow area for self contained RV units during busy holiday weekends. Harding Lake is a very popular weekend getaway destination for the residents of the Fairbanks area. Recreational boating, fishing, picnicking and beach activities make Harding Lake a busy park during the warm and sunny summer months. Routine host projects: Monitor campground, boat launch and fee program; assist with firewood and decal sales; assist campers and day users; maintain visitor use logs; perform minor maintenance, clean and maintain restrooms; assist with the operation of the Harding Lake entrance fee station. Amenities: Subsistence payment; electricity, phone, sanitation and water hook-up; showers at Harding Lake Ranger Station. Several convenience stores are in the area, major services in Fairbanks and North Pole, within 45 miles of park. Season: 7-8 weeks minimum, late May and early September. Preference given for longer commitments. Contact: Contact: Ranger Nikki Phillips - Northern Area Office Return to the top of the page Salcha River State Recreation Site Salcha River SRS is located along the Richardson Highway approximately 42 miles Southeast of Fairbanks; it is a popular river access point for tourists, fishermen, and riverside property owners. Generally the weekends are busy, due to the proximity to Fairbanks. Fishing is very popular, especially in July when the King Salmon are running. The parking lot can accommodate 100 vehicles, including trailers and RVs. A small campground is located at the Salcha River State Recreation Site with a large gravel bar adjacent to the park for additional camping and parking. The Recreation Site’s main feature is the boat launch, which provides the only improved access to the Salcha River. Tables, fire pits, water and vaulted restrooms are available also for the picnic/day use area along the river. Routine host projects: Monitor campground, boat launch and fee program; assist with State Park annual decal sales; assist campers and day users; maintain visitor use logs; perform minor maintenance, clean and maintain restrooms; may assist with the Harding Lake entrance fee station, trail development, and landscaping needs. Amenities: Subsistence payment, rustic cabin on the river, showers at Harding Lake Ranger Station (approximately 3 miles away). Convenience stores in area, and major services in Fairbanks and North Pole, within 45 miles of park. Season: 7-8 weeks minimum, late May to early September. Preference given for longer commitments. Contact: Ranger Nikki Phillips - Northern Area Office Birch Lake State Recreation Area This recreation site is located approximately 60 miles southeast of Fairbanks along the Richardson Highway at Mile Post 306. The Birch Lake facility was completely renovated in 2002, including a double wide boat launch, swim beach, day use/picnic area, 17 pull-in parking spaces and 5 tent campsites. Boating, fishing, picnicking and beach activities are predominant at this new and popular site. Routine host projects: Monitor campground, boat launch and fee program; assist with State Park annual decal sales; assist campers and day users; maintain visitor use logs; perform minor maintenance, clean and maintain restrooms; and may assist with landscaping needs. Site Amenities: Subsistence payment, propane, rustic cabin, showers at Harding Lake Ranger Station (approximately 15 miles away), convenience stores within 10-15 miles, and major services in Fairbanks, North Pole, and Delta Junction, within 45 miles. Season: 7-8 weeks minimum, late May to early September. Preference given for longer commitments. Contact: Ranger Nikki Phillips - Northern Area Offices Creamers Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge This 2000-acre state refuge is only 3 miles from downtown Fairbanks. The pastoral setting is popular with locals and visitors. The weather is often warm and sunny. A dairy farm from 1910 to 1966, Creamer’s is now a refuge managed by the Alaska State Department of Fish and Game. A variety of habitats support a diversity of plant and animal communities. Farm roads and trails lead from dairy buildings to fields, wetlands and forest. Special Projects: Staff the Farmhouse Visitor Center, greet visitors to refuge, sell gift shop items, and maintain visitor use logs, grounds keeping, some maintenance, and minor litter pickup/janitorial. Host may assist with the interpretive programs depending on experience. Amenities: Private parking for RV with full “hook-up”: electricity, water, telephone and sewer. Private shower is within pleasant walking distance. Season: One month of weekends only (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) in June, July or August. Contact: Mark D. Ross, Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game Creamer's Field, 1300 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK 99701, Ph: 907-459-7301, Fax: 907-451-9723 mark.ross@alaska.gov Quartz Lake State Recreation Area For travelers and locals alike, this recreation area is a great place to visit. Recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy the feel of a 20 inch rainbow trout on the line, the breathtaking view after a hike to Bluff Point, or sitting around the campfire with friends, these opportunities and more are available. Wildlife viewing, camping, picnicking, playing volleyball, swimming, playing horseshoes, and water skiing are also popular summertime activities. This 600 acre recreation area borders two lakes and has facilities adjacent to the lakes to accommodate the large crowds that are often attracted. The campgrounds are located 15 miles north of Delta Junction in Interior Alaska, where summers are usually warm and dry, providing for the best recreational weather in the state. Special Projects: As arranged. Amenities: Subsistence payment, frame cabin. Season: 7-8 weeks min. commitment, 5/20-7/12 and/or 7/12-9/7 Contact: Park Specialist Maureen Gardner - Delta District Clearwater State Recreation Site A beautiful little campground lies tucked beside a crystal clear river offering a peaceful place to visit. Many visitors enjoy this recreation site for its well-kept campsites and for the picnic area. Others enjoy this site for the river access provided by the boat launch. Beside the excellent fishing opportunity for Arctic Grayling and salmon, many people enjoy the opportunity to float the Delta-Clearwater River. If you are traveling in the spring or fall, Clearwater SRS is an excellent place to see sandhill cranes, swans, geese and other migratory birds. The campground is located 17 miles east of Delta Junction in Interior Alaska. Special Projects: As arranged. Amenities: Subsistence payment. Season:7-8 weeks min. commitment, 5/20-7/12 and/or 7/12-9/7. Contact: Park Specialist Maureen Gardner - Delta District Delta State Recreation Site Popular with those traveling between Fairbanks and Tok, this campground gives visitors a wilderness feel but keeps them conveniently close to town for events or shopping. Directly across the highway from the recreation site lies the Delta River allowing for some spectacular views of the Alaska Range beyond which remains snow covered year round. A city airstrip next to the site allows for fly-in camping. The campground is located only ˝ mile north of Delta Junction in Interior Alaska, where summers are usually warm and dry, providing for the best recreational weather in the state. Special Projects: As arranged. Amenities: Subsistence payment, frame cabin. Season: 7-8 weeks min. commitment, 5/20-7/12 and/or 7/12-9/7 Contact: Park Specialist Maureen Gardner - Delta District Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site Located on the braided Delta River, this secluded wilderness campground is seldom crowded. With views of some of the tallest peaks of the Alaska Range, this is one of the state’s most scenic campgrounds. A variety of wildlife also inhabits the area. The Delta bison herd can often be seen across the river on their summer grounds, from nearby viewpoints and occasionally from the campground. The campground is located only 28 miles south of Delta Junction in Interior Alaska, where summers are usually warm and dry. The host at this site will also take care of Fielding Lake State Recreation Area. The scenic campground at Fielding Lake is at an elevation of 2,973 feet in the Alaska Range. Because of the elevation the ice sometimes remains on the lake until July. The great fishing opportunities for Arctic grayling, lake trout and burbot, and the simple beauty of this alpine campground continue to bring people back to the area year after year. The campground at Fielding Lake is located two miles west of the Richardson Highway at mile 200.5 (65 miles south of Delta Junction). Special Projects: As arranged. Amenities: Subsistence payment, frame cabin. Season: 7-8 weeks min. commitment, 5/20-7/12 and/or 7/12-9/7 Contact: Park Specialist Maureen Gardner - Delta District Return to the top of the page |
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