Camping Near Fairbanks, AK
There are 9 campgrounds within driving distance of Fairbanks, AK in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Chena River Park, about 16 miles away. 7 of the closest are free. 4 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Fairbanks (7).
Closest campgrounds to Fairbanks
- Chena River Park — 16 mi from Fairbanks · Chena River Park · Vistas 6.2
- Ski Loop Trail — 26 mi from Fairbanks · Ski Loop Trail · Vistas 7.5
- Ophir Creek Campground — 41 mi from Fairbanks · Ophir Creek Campground · ~$12/night · Vistas 7
- White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins — 43 mi from Fairbanks · White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins · Free · Vistas 8.2
- Cripple Creek Campground — 43 mi from Fairbanks · Cripple Creek Campground · Vistas 7
- Quartz Creek Trail — 48 mi from Fairbanks · Quartz Creek Trail · Vistas 8
- Mount Prindle Campground — 49 mi from Fairbanks · Mount Prindle Campground · Vistas 7.3
- Wolf Run Cabin — 50 mi from Fairbanks · Wolf Run Cabin · Vistas 8.8
- Denali NP - Riley Creek — 84 mi from Fairbanks · AK - Denali Park · $15/night · Vistas 9
Open the interactive map near Fairbanks to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near Fairbanks FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Fairbanks?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Chena River Park, roughly 16 miles from Fairbanks, AK. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Fairbanks?
Yes. 7 campgrounds near Fairbanks, AK are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Fairbanks page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 4 of the spots near Fairbanks listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.