2023 Vacation Planner - Flipbook - Page 14
HIGHLIGHT
COMMUNITIES OF
Anderson is a fabulous
spot to group camp,
and have the whole
place to yourself!
DENALI
Each community in the Denali Borough offers different
experiences, views and activities. In order to choose the
best community for your visit, we believe learning about
each area is valuable. The following pages have some basic
information, but further details, and a list of what is open
in each community, can be found on our website:
www.discoverdenali.org/exploring-denalis-communities
FAIRBANKS
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ANDERSON
The City of Anderson is the northernmost
community of the Denali Borough. The turn for this
community is at mile 283.5 Parks Highway, 46.5
miles north of the entrance to Denali National Park
and Preserve.
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ANDERSON
HEALY
DENALI
NATIONAL
PARK
DENALI PARK CANYON
McKINLEY PARK VILLAGE
CANTWELL
CARLO CREEK
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Anderson’s roots begin at the homestead of Arthur
Anderson, who arrived in the area in the late 1950s.
On June 2, 1962, the town of Anderson was officially
established with Mr. Anderson subdividing and
selling his property. Most lots were sold to civilian
workers from nearby Clear Air Force Station (today
known as Clear Space Force Station), and members
of all local communities continue to work at this
station today.
Today, most visitors to Anderson come to camp at
Anderson Riverside Park. The park is a quiet, pretty
campground with spacious sites, showers, restroom
facilities, full hook-ups and a covered pavilion,
making it perfect for group travel or a weekend
getaway for Alaska residents. Anderson Riverside
Park also has a community shooting range. This is
a popular place for families to target practice and
sight-in their scopes before hunting season.
There is access to the Nenana River at Riverside
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Park. Local rafting enthusiasts enjoy floating
from Healy to Anderson on the Nenana River
because this portion of the river has no rapids.
There are also many trails for recreational ATV
use. These trails begin near the town, so be sure
to respect federal and private property signs. The
367 residents of the community appreciate safe,
responsible riding.
Local services include a post office, library and
state Division of Motor Vehicles office. If you visit
Anderson, come prepared with groceries and
necessities as the closest stores are in Nenana and
Healy.
