Birch Lake State Recreation Site is located about 60 miles from Fairbanks on the shores of Birch Lake on the Richardson Highway. The 48-acre state park has a boat launch, small campground, and swimming and picnic areas. Next to the park is the Air Force military recreation site. The lake is a popular fishing spot rich with Arctic char, Chinook salmon, Arctic grayling, coho salmon, and rainbow trout. In the winter, it becomes a fun and popular ice fishing spot with fishing huts available for rent. In the summer, the lake is covered in lily pads and surrounded by forested wetlands. There are five camping sites as well as tables, benches, and fireplaces for day use. The boat launch does not allow long term docking. The park has a drinking water well, public bathrooms, and a public use cabin.

Birch Lake State Recreation Site, Birch Lake Pull Off, Salcha, AK 99714, Phone: 907-269-8400

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