Lower Chatanika River State Rec Area
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The Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area encompasses approximately 400 acres at mile 10.5 of the Elliot Highway. Developed sites within the recreation area include Olnes Pond and Whitefish campgrounds. The Chatanika River winds through the recreation area. The park is the take out point for an all day float trip from Upper Chatanika State Recreation Site at mile 39 Steese Highway. The Lower Chatanika recreation area provides access to the Chatanika River and an abundance of recreational opportunities including: Camping, Fishing, Picnicking, Hiking, Berry Picking, Boating/Floating, ATV/Snowmachining, Ice Fishing, Dog Sledding, Night Sky Viewing, and Cross Country skiing to name a few. Campsites, picnic shelter, boat launch, atv trails, restrooms, water, and trash service are some of the ammenities found at Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area.
