Can you reserve a site at Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center?

No. Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center

Facility · Alaska ·

Managed by the National Park Service

444 ft
Elevation

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center — Photo: Angie Cerny/Explore Fairbanks · Recreation.gov

Explore world-class exhibits, watch a free informative movie, and receive assistance on your trip planning needs while at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center, located inside of the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Getting there

Located in downtown Fairbanks, on the corner of Wendell and Dunkel Streets

64.84609, -147.71271 · 64°50'45.9"N 147°42'45.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 73°F in Jul, down to 0°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	0	13	27	47	63	72	73	66	55	34	12	3
Low °F	-15	-9	0	21	37	49	52	46	35	18	-3	-11
Precip in	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.6	2.0	2.6	2.4	1.6	0.8	0.7	0.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Gould Cabin Ranger Tour — Photo: NPS Photo / Eric Tidwell · Recreation.gov

Interior Entrance of Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center

Can you reserve a site at Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center?: No. Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center

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Trail Creek Trail 26.5 mi · Facility
Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter 30.1 mi · Facility
Summit Trail Shelter 30.4 mi · Facility
Summit Trail 30.4 mi · Facility
Big Bend Trail 38.1 mi · Facility
Ophir Creek Campground 40.5 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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