Summer Housing in Fairbanks Alaska

[AKBEEMER]

Available again in 2012!!!

I'm no longer am affiliated with UAF Housing but the offer is still valid; contact UAF Housing directly... not me.

If you are planning on traveling through Fairbanks, Alaska during the summer of 2012, then you can get inexpensive housing on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). During the summer you can stay in a dorm room for less than 50% of what it will cost in a local hotel. Rates have not been set but should be close to last year's rates of $46/night for a double room ($23 per person) or $39/night for a single. The rooms are austere with the bathroom down the hall, but they are safe, clean, dry and warm. Just the place to stage for a trip to Deadhorse or to recover from the Dalton ride. A room in a flea bag motel can cost $120 during the summer in Fairbanks.

Space is available generally between May 26th and August 15th. They normally have space all summer, but on occasion they do get full so it is best to make a reservation at least a month out; sooner is better. Reservations can be made by calling (907) 474-5846/6769 starting in late April.

Over 300 riders stayed on campus during each of the past three riding seasons.

BE SURE TO MAKE IT KNOWN THAT YOU ARE A MOTORCYCLIST!!!

[r11rs94]

If you are planning on traveling through Fairbanks, Alaska during the summer of 2009, then you can get inexpensive housing on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). During the summer you can stay in a dorm room for $43/night for a double room ($22.50 per person) or $36/night for a single. The rooms are austere with the bathroom down the hall, but they are safe, clean, dry and warm. Just the place to stage for a trip to Deadhorse or to recover from the Dalton ride. A room in a flea bag motel can cost $120 during the summer in Fairbanks.

We normally have space all summer, but on occasion we do get full so it is best to make a reservation at least a month out; sooner is better. Reservations can be made online at: http://www.uaf.edu/reslife/guest/reservationform.html or by calling (907) 474-5846/6769. Questions? Email me at ffklh1@uaf.edu. For general information about guest housing at UAF go to: http://www.uaf.edu/reslife/guest/index.htm.

BE SURE TO MAKE IT KNOWN THAT YOU ARE A MOTORCYCLIST!!! and tell them that Associate Vice Chancellor Kevin sent you.

Thanks AK, I'll pass this info along in our club newsletter.

[jhgilbert]

I thought it would be more appropriate to reply here this time....
I was there in Fairbanks in May '07 doing some river sampling...Pre K75RT. Had a great time. If I make it back up there, I'll definitely book the dorm. I did get a good look at the campus...Nice facilities.

[RobStar]

Sure could have used this info two weeks ago

Great tip and hopefully it will be still an option for another trip in 2011

RobStar

[85801]

Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff used to rent out rooms during the summer. This was a long time ago and not sure if that practice continues.
Wondering how colleges do this. Might be a nice article for the newsletter

[AKBEEMER]

Just a bump to let folks know that this service will be available again in 2010 and at the same price.

[womanridge]

Just a bump to let folks know that this service will be available again in 2010 and at the same price.

Thanks AK. I'm considering a 2010 trip to Alaska, ending at the National in Redmond. I would stay in Fairbanks for 2 nights. Do you know if the same dorm arrangement is available in Anchorage?
Anyone else out there know?

[TheRoss]

Kevin,
Thanks a lot! I am headed up there to ride the Dalton in June. Thanks for the reccomendation.

[AKBEEMER]

Thanks AK. I'm considering a 2010 trip to Alaska, ending at the National in Redmond. I would stay in Fairbanks for 2 nights. Do you know if the same dorm arrangement is available in Anchorage?
Anyone else out there know?

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) does have a summer guest program. I do not know the details of their operation, but here's a link to their website for summer guest reservations.

http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ccs/guesthousing/index.cfm

[womanridge]

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) does have a summer guest program. I do not know the details of their operation, but here's a link to their website for summer guest reservations.

http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ccs/guesthousing/index.cfm

Again, thank you.

[gertiektn]

Kevin,

If you get down Ketchikan way, drop me a line. Would like to get aquainted.
Am planning a ride from PBay to the Canal in 2013.

Jim Dahl, Ketchikan

[CATHDEAC]

Wow!!!! great deal!

[AKBEEMER]

Bump....

[HankPfister]

Myself and several others took advantage of AKBeemer and the University in June '10. I'll attest to the fact that the students and staff were great and helpfull, and the accomodations were fine. We were also able to store a lot of excess gear while we made the ride to Prudhoe and back. We were there during a very busy time, with a huge soccer tournament going on, and a large group of Aerostich Tour riders, but the student workers handled it all and went to great lengths to accomodate everybody.
Thanks, AKBeemer

[AKBEEMER]

The summer has started and riders are starting to pass through every day.