Chena River State Recreation Area, Recreation area in Fairbanks North Star Borough, United States

Chena River State Recreation Area is a large protected landscape in Alaska containing forests, rivers, and alpine tundra across its land. Multiple campgrounds and cabins provide different overnight options for visitors with varying preferences and accessibility needs.

The sources do not record a founding date or founding purpose for the recreation area; they describe it as a 254,080-acre (1,028.2 km2) state park east of Fairbanks, centered on the Chena River. Chena Hot Springs Road runs through it and ends at the privately owned Chena Hot Springs resort, which shaped access to the area.

The area's trail network includes sled dog trails, and the road through the recreation area ends at the privately owned Chena Hot Springs resort, a destination for bathers arriving by car or by dog team. Fishing is part of local practice: Arctic grayling must be released in the river, while grayling kept from the three stocked ponds may be taken home.

Multiple entry points along Chena Hot Springs Road provide visitor access to the area and its facilities. Some sites offer accessible options, which helps visitors of different abilities plan their activities comfortably.

Three stocked fishing ponds at different locations on the land offer angling with distinct rules for each one. These ponds provide an easier alternative to river fishing, which presents different challenges depending on water flow conditions.