Title: Chena River State Recreation Area Travel Guide: Best of Chena River State Recreation Area, Alaska Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Chena River State Recreation Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Chena-River-State-Recreation-Area-Hotels.d6352448.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Chena River State Recreation Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Chena-River-State-Recreation-Area-Holiday-Rentals.d6352448.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Chena River State Recreation Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Chena-River-State-Recreation-Area.d6352448.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Chena River State Recreation Area Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Chena-River-State-Recreation-Area.d6352448.Car-Hire-Guide)[Chena River State Recreation Area Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Chena-River-State-Recreation-Area.d6352448.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Chena River State Recreation Area Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Chena Hot Springs which includes a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/150000/150764-Fairbanks.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chena Hot Springs featuring forests and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/151000/151063-Chena-Hot-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chena Hot Springs](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/151000/151055-Chena-Hot-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chena Hot Springs featuring a pool as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/151000/151051-Chena-Hot-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chena Hot Springs showing a pool as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/151000/151049-Chena-Hot-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Chena River State Recreation Area Things to do - Top hotels in Chena River State Recreation Area - Top Holiday Rentals in Chena River State Recreation Area ![Chena Hot Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10022400/10022358/50899428_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chena Hot Springs Resort 56.5 mile Chena Hot Springs Rd., Fairbanks, AK Stay at this hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Chena Hot Springs and Aurora Ice Museum are located ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) "Liked the Ice Museum and restaurant. Rooms were clean but the bed mattresses need replacement. Hot Spring, pool, and hot tubs were well maintained but the men's locker room lacks adequate seating for amputees. The Activity Center had good selections but needs some new seating and tables to encourage ..." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=10022358&PinnedHotelID=10022358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352448) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=10022358&PinnedHotelID=10022358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352448) ![Rustic Cabin at 17.5 Chena Hot Springs Rd.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89808900/89808871/w904h683x60y0-220d6b66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rustic Cabin at 17.5 Chena Hot Springs Rd. Fairbanks, AK £114 18 Sept - 19 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Fairbanks. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) "Maria is the best host! It was a very beautiful peaceful clean experience in the middle of God’s country 🙏" Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025&selected=89808871&PinnedHotelID=89808871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352448) ![Alaskan Adventure Dry Cabin #2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95030000/95029300/95029202/w509h683x258y0-0fc1325b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alaskan Adventure Dry Cabin #2 Fairbanks, AK £79 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Fairbanks. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Wonderful Stay "We had an awesome stay at this cabin, it is on a beautiful property and is centrally located between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs.We also had a great view at the Northern Lights! Would definitely recommend staying at this property!" Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=95029202&PinnedHotelID=95029202&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352448) [See all 19 properties in Chena River State Recreation Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6352448) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Rustic Cabin at 17.5 Chena Hot Springs Rd.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89808900/89808871/w904h683x60y0-220d6b66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rustic Cabin at 17.5 Chena Hot Springs Rd. Fairbanks, AK Stay at this cabin in Fairbanks. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) "Maria is the best host! It was a very beautiful peaceful clean experience in the middle of God’s country 🙏" Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-Hotels-Rustic-Cabin-At-175-Chena-Hot-Springs-Rd.h89808871.Hotel-Information) ![Alaskan Adventure Dry Cabin #2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95030000/95029300/95029202/w509h683x258y0-0fc1325b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alaskan Adventure Dry Cabin #2 Fairbanks, AK Stay at this holiday home in Fairbanks. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Wonderful Stay "We had an awesome stay at this cabin, it is on a beautiful property and is centrally located between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs.We also had a great view at the Northern Lights! Would definitely recommend staying at this property!" Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-Hotels-Alaskan-Adventure-Dry-Cabin-2.h95029202.Hotel-Information) ![Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48390000/48383000/48382990/a3f80e8c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private Getaway Cabin near Hot Springs Fairbanks, AK Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews) "Wonderful stay I would highly recommend this place to others. We loved it and great hosts" Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-Hotels-Private-Getaway-Cabin-Near-Hot-Springs.h48382990.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Chena River State Recreation Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6352448&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Chena-Hot-Springs-Fairbanks.d6085617.Attraction) #### Aurora Ice Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Aurora Ice Museum in Fairbanks. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aurora-Ice-Museum-Fairbanks.d780556221615005696.Attraction) #### Tors Trailhead You can take time to visit Tors Trailhead during your travels to Fairbanks. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. 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