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Access Site AK

Clearwater State Recreation Site

Clearwater River

Source: alaska_department_of_fish_and_game Updated 1 year ago

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City: AK
County: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 64.05399038, -145.43329303
93PP3H38+HM
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Tanana River at Big Delta AK 14.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Clearwater River
4 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Clearwater State Recreation Site offers a well-maintained boat ramp providing access to the scenic Delta Clearwater River in Alaska's interior. This medium-sized river has an average flow of around 380 cubic feet per second and a gentle gradient of 3.4 feet per mile, making it an excellent waterway for kayaking, canoeing, and small motorboats.

The boat ramp sits off Clearwater Road east of Delta Junction, with nearby campsites and a picnic area. Boaters and paddlers can explore the clear, fish-rich waters of the Delta Clearwater, which supports populations of Arctic grayling, whitefish, and salmon. After launching, paddlers will enter the Tanana River and should stay on the left shore for 1.5 miles to reach the lake outlet, then paddle 1 mile up the easy current to access the lake. This recreation site provides a great access point to enjoy the natural beauty and abundant wildlife of Alaska's interior waterways.