KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
On Alaska Route 2 take Badger Road exit, then continue on Badger Road for 2 1/2 miles. Turn left and pull in front of the campground office right after Riverview Quick Stop gas station/convenience store, just before Old Badger Road turn off.
Get Google DirectionsOur RV park is located between Fairbanks and North Pole and is just 2 hours from Denali National Park and much closer to so many other attractions. Use our campground as a basecamp while you discover all the Interior of Alaska has to offer. Stop by our campground office/store and our staff will be happy to assist with recommendations and planing and booking your tours and excursions. There is so much to do and to see - and if you need to extend your stay, please see us.
Denali National Park and Preserve encompasses 6 million acres of Alaska's interior wilderness. Its centerpiece is 20,310-ft.-high Denali (fka Mount McKinley), North America's tallest peak. With terrain of tundra, spruce forest and glaciers, the park is home to wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou and Dall sheep. Popular activities in summer include biking, backpacking, hiking and mountaineering
Mile 237 Highway 3
Denali Park, AK 99755
At latitude 66° 33' north, the sun does not rise for one day during winter solstice, December 21, nor does it set for one day during summer solstice, June 21. This place that many dream about visiting is 196 driving miles (or 140 air miles) north of Fairbanks. Tour via van, motorcoach or plane up the Dalton Highway, also known as the Haul Road, and cross over that invisible line that puts you in the company of ice road truckers, Alaska pipeline workers and intrepid travelers. The 415-mile long road is 75% gravel and 25% paved and has limited or no cell reception. Fairbanks is the perfect jumping off point to begin trips into the Arctic. As a basecamp, you can experience the vast wilderness panoramas, tundra-laden landscape, and the indigenous cultures that define Alaska's Arctic. See the mighty Yukon River and spot a muskox or an Arctic fox. Cross the Arctic Circle and explore regions farther north like the Brooks Range, the Gates of the Arctic National Park, Coldfoot, Wiseman, Fort Yukon, Bettles, Anaktuvuk Pass, Prudhoe Bay and Kaktovik. Fly bush mail routes into rural communities accessible only by air. Discover the enchanted treeless Arctic plain or walk the frozen shores of the Arctic Ocean at the northernmost point in North America. Many locations offer village tours, visitor centers and historic sites, the aurora borealis, wildlife viewing and more.
Dalton Highway
Yukon-Koyukuk
Coldfoot, AK 99701
It's Christmas year-round in North Pole, Alaska—just a little over 10 minutes away from our campground. You'll find candy canes painted on city streets and holiday parades in July. And at the hub of the festivities is Santa Claus House, a frontier general store and post office turned holiday shop. The postal tradition lives on—official Letters from Santa are postmarked from the North Pole and stamped with an official Santa seal. And today, the store includes live reindeer, a coffee shop, holiday gift items, the world's largest Santa statue and, in summer months and over holidays, Santa himself.
101 St Nicholas Dr
North Pole, AK 99705
Climb on board an authentic Alaskan sternwheeler, the Riverboat Discovery, and take a journey back in time along the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Since 1950, the Binkley family has operated riverboat tours in Fairbanks; now you can cruise out into nature with third- and fourth-generation captains and experience the area's history and beauty firsthand. Take a tour with native Alaskans in a traditional village and meet some of the pioneers who call this land home.
1975 Discovery Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital service of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska.See Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife. Explore 2,000 years of Alaska art. The museum's exhibits are the best introduction to Alaska's diverse wildlife, people, and lands. View original installations about Alaska's dinosaurs and the research made possible by our collections. Experience breathtaking architecture and views of the Alaska Range. Our museum is as unique as the Arctic cultures we celebrate. Movies daily. Museum Store and Café on site. Open year-round.
1962 Yukon Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Welcome to Pioneer Park where history is celebrated and preserved for all to enjoy. Pioneer Park is a 44 acre Historical Theme Park located in the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska - between Airport Way and the Chena River bike path. There is no admission fee to enter Pioneer Park. Feel free to come to the Park and experience a self-guided tour of our artifacts, buildings and grounds! You can also enjoy the playground and Bear Art Gallery at no cost! Some museums and activities charge a nominal fee. During the summer season (Memorial Day weekend in May through Labor Day in September), Pioneer Park is open everyday from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and offers picnic shelter rentals, shops featuring local artisans, restaurants, museums and community events.
2300 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Strike it rich in the gold fields of Alaska. Your two-hour tour will take you into the heart of the gold fields of the Tanana Valley where you will feel the history come alive.
Enjoy a close up view of the Trans Alaska Pipeline and a presentation about it's construction and operation. Then take a seat aboard a replica of the narrow-gauge Tanana Valley Railroad and hear the conductor tell tales of prospectors who arrived by the thousands during the gold rush. The train ride takes you to Gold Dredge 8 where you will see first-hand how the dredge worked the gold fields, then receive a brief but informative course on gold panning. Once the train arrives at the camp, you will try panning for yourself! You will find gold- we guarantee it! Finally, explore the dredge camp and enjoy complimentary coffee and freshly baked cookies in the gift shop as your gold is weighed, then hop aboard the train and return to the station.
1803 Old Steese Hwy N
Fairbanks, AK 99712
Looking for a relaxed dinner after a busy day of adventures? Head to the Alaska Salmon Bake—the only one in Fairbanks—where you'll enjoy all the food you like, surrounded by a historic park filled with old buildings and mining equipment. Take your pick of Fire Grilled Alaskan salmon, Beer Battered Cod, or prime rib, cooked to perfection. Then wander the trails, which are lined with Fairbanks history, or find a seat outside and soak up the evening sun with a pint of locally brewed beer (their wine list is quite good too!) Kids love the playground, and dads can get some good tips from the grill master, who cooks salmon perfectly over a bed of black spruce coals. After the meal, you can catch the Palace Theatre which is just a short walk from the Salmon Bake.
2300 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Recognized by the Alaska Visitor's Association, and thousands of satisfied patrons every summer, as “The Number One Show Throughout Alaska and Canada”, the Palace Theatre's GOLDEN HEART REVIEW is a hilarious musical comedy that will leave you laughing, and a bit wiser about life in the last frontier.Through songs and stories, our polished, professional cast gives you the historical highlights of Fairbanks, also known as “The Golden Heart City”, and answers a few commonly asked questions about our town…such as why would anyone ever want to live here?
2300 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Alaska Gold Panning ToursYou will find GOLD – guaranteed!Whether you are a first time visitor to Alaska, or you have lived here your whole life, there is an unforgettable experience waiting to be found at Gold Daughters.Their friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the best gold panning in Alaska, and it all starts with a panning lesson. Once you are confident with your technique and have graduated from a Cheechako to a Sourdough, you are welcome to pan until you're rich, tired or they're closed (whichever comes first).
1671 Steese Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99712
Chena Hot Springs Resort operates a big indoor pool and handsome outdoor wading lake, all of it constantly replenished by pungent mineral spring water that rises from the earth at about 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility has authentic Gold Rush roots and was already a premier destination for Alaska's Interior by 1912, with people traveling by stage from Fairbanks. It remains a remarkable place to visit—probably the most accessible and popular hot springs in the state—with a reputation for open-air aurora viewing during winter. The resort includes a campground, cabins and rooms to rent, a popular restaurant, tours of all kinds and an indoor museum fashioned from 1,000 tons of ice. It's also a snap to visit as a day trip from Fairbanks.Indoors you'll find a hot tub and a heated pool. The boulder-lined outdoor lake is handicapped accessible and restricted to adults. Its sandy bottom makes for comfortable walking, and patrons often stroll around until they find the Goldilocks sweet spot (not too hot, not too cold) for their soak.
17600 Chena Hot Springs Road
Fairbanks, AK 99712
Northern Alaska Tour Company pioneered Arctic Circle touring on Alaska's Dalton Highway. Today we take pride in being the operator of choice for those traveling in Alaska's Arctic. Our one-day and multi-day excursions, available both during summer and winter, allow the traveler to experience this region in a comprehensive yet economical way.
Travel in Alaska's Arctic is always an adventure. Much of the region is accessible only by air, while the only land route through the region is the Dalton Highway. The Dalton Highway leads north from Fairbanks, crossing over the Yukon River and the Arctic Circle, traversing the Brooks Mountain Range, and passing over the Arctic Coastal Plain before terminating on the shores of the Arctic Ocean at Deadhorse, the service community for Prudhoe Bay. This is a rugged land route through extremely remote country.
3820 University Ave S
Fairbanks, AK 99709
If you're looking for the best things to do in Fairbanks, Alaska, look no further than Running Reindeer Ranch! We offer guided walking tours of the boreal forest with our reindeer friends. Watch them leap and bound among the trees or stroll lazily alongside our group, and get ready to learn the ins and outs of adapting to the polar climate.
1470 Ivans Alley
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Get a close-up look at one of the world's engineering marvels.Here you will find informational displays about the pipeline and an example of a pig, the device used to clean and inspect the inside of the pipeline.It took 70,000 construction workers and $8 billion of investment capital to build the famous 4-foot silver thread that snakes its way through 800 miles of Alaskan wilderness to reach the nation's thirsty refineries, crossing mountain ranges, earthquake zones, permafrost, and rivers. Some 420 miles of the pipeline are elevated (with 554 animal crossings), and outside Fairbanks is the place to see it. As you watch, consider this: Every hour, more than a million dollars of black gold flows through it.
1671 Steese Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99712
The ice museum is open daily! Winter hours are noon-4pm. You can try out the indoor ice slide and see how ice is carved. Located downtown at 2nd and Lacey street.
The Lacey Street Theatre building, now hosting the Fairbanks Ice Museum, is an Art Deco architectural showpiece theatre located at 500 Second Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska. It was designed by noted theatre designer B. Marcus Priteca, and built in 1939 by C.W.
500 2nd Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Located next door to Santa Claus House, Antler Academy (of Flying & Reindeer Games) gives you the chance to step inside the pen with Santa's Reindeer Team. Learn about reindeer, hear entertaining tidbits on the team, interact with and feed the deer, and have your picture taken with them to prove you truly did meet Santa's Team. Look for the big red barn next to Santa Claus House to view the reindeer through the fence all year long or go inside the pen from Memorial Day through mid-September.
2"N E 6th Ave
North Pole, AK 99705
See Alaska by rail! The Alaska Railroad connects Alaska's most popular destinations: Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna, Anchorage, Whittier, Seward and more. Enjoy incredible views, onboard dining, and local tour guides. Premium, glass-domed GoldStar Service available.
1031 Alaska Railroad Depot Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
The Alaska Frontier specializes in covering unique places to stay, things to do, and sights to see that many people have never heard of. Our staff travel to both extremely remote places as well as the must-see famous/iconic locations looking for the new and interesting. We absolutely love what we do and work hard traveling all over the state to identify the best that Alaska has to offer. We are committed to sharing what we find with the world via our own articles, live video and our large social media networks. Come check us out to prepare for your next adventure in The Alaska Frontier!
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