West Fork Campground & River Access
West Fork Campground & River Access is a boat ramp on Fortymile River (West Fork Dennison Fork) located near Chicken, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. The nearest Census-designated town or city is Chicken, about 18.4 miles away (straight line to the place's center). The closest other listed launch is Mosquito Fork Bridge Wayside, 14.2 miles away. Facility details below come from Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish.
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 63.890031, -142.235996 |
|---|---|
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area |
| Waterbody | Fortymile River (West Fork Dennison Fork) |
| Launch type | Boat ramp |
| Parking | River access is approximately ¼ mile Northwest of the campground entrance. Unimproved gravel boat launch that leads to the gravel bar on the West Fork of the Dennison River. Launch can accompany small craft with a long-term parking area south of the bridge. Much of the summer, the West Fork of the Dennison River can be shallow, require dragging of canoes or rafts. 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
- Mosquito Fork Bridge Wayside14.2 mi
- South Fork Bridge Wayside17.7 mi
- South Fork Fortymile River Boat Ramp18.4 mi
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish public boat access data (site 235). All sources. Report a correction.