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Chitina
Chitina, Alaska
Small Copper River town at the start of the McCarthy Road, famous for dipnet fishing.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
In July people dip huge nets into the muddy river canyon for red salmon. The little town has a cafe and basics for the gravel road ahead. It is a good place to fill up before McCarthy.
- Best time
- July for dipnetting
- Getting there
- Sealed road
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
Facilities
- Toilets
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