Fortymile Bridge Wayside
Fortymile Bridge Wayside is a boat ramp on Fortymile River located near Chicken, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. The nearest Census-designated town or city is Chicken, about 19.8 miles away (straight line to the place's center). The closest other listed launch is Walker Fork Campground, 17.4 miles away. Facility details below come from Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish.
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 64.309103, -141.409656 |
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| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area |
| Waterbody | Fortymile River |
| Launch type | Boat ramp |
| Parking | Wayside located on West side of Taylor Highway with parking area for trucks and trailers with small watercraft. On East side of the Taylor Highway is a small, unimproved, gravel boat launch from a steep access road. Near Wayside latrine is a primitive walking path with picnic table that leads to the Fortymile River. Take care when boating or floating this portion of the Fortymile River as there is one rapid above the bridge and three below. It is recommended to read through the BLM brochure under “More info” before boating or floating the Fortymile River and/or any of its tributaries. |
| Notes | Permit: No |
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Nearby boat ramps
- Walker Fork Campground17.4 mi
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish public boat access data (site 231). All sources. Report a correction.