Natural swimming hole
Fielding Lake State Recreation Site
Lake · Alaska
Community-reported spot. Details below are compiled from public sources and are reported to be accurate — always verify locally before visiting.
About this swimming hole
Fielding Lake State Recreation Site is a 605-acre alpine park at 2,973 feet in the Alaska Range, off Mile 200.5 of the Richardson Highway. Visitors swim in the lake during its short summer — ice can linger into July — and fish for native grayling, lake trout, and burbot. The rustic campground has 17 first-come sites, a boat launch, and a reservable public-use cabin.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Depth | alpine lake; max depth 76 ft |
| Best season | July-August |
| Fees | $5 parking; $15/night camping; $10 boat launch (per The Milepost) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | 2-mile gravel access road; no overnight parking at boat launch |
| Amenities | vault toilets, campground, boat launch, public-use cabin (reservation) |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area |
| Nearest town | Paxson |
| Safety notes | no lifeguard; frigid alpine water — hypothermia risk; high winds; above treeline with no services; garbage service discontinued — pack it out |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Fielding Lake State Recreation Site?
Yes — Fielding Lake State Recreation Site is listed as a natural swimming spot in Alaska. Heads-up: no lifeguard; frigid alpine water — hypothermia risk; high winds; above treeline with no services; garbage service discontinued — pack it out. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Fielding Lake State Recreation Site require reservations?
No reservations are required at Fielding Lake State Recreation Site based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Fielding Lake State Recreation Site?
Reported fee info: $5 parking; $15/night camping; $10 boat launch (per The Milepost). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Fielding Lake State Recreation Site?
The best season is typically July-August.