Where we are:
Located in East Alaska in the middle of the beautiful Copper Valley and at the gateway to the Wrangell ~ St. Elias National Park (our nations largest) we are on the Alaska highway system, easily accessible by RV, car, private aircraft, motorcycle and bicycle.
Note: There is one thing about Alaska that you will soon discover. Distances between destinations are significant and you need to plan well when scheduling your trip. The up side to this is that no matter where you are driving the scenery is breathtaking, the wildlife abundant (especially early in the AM) and the roads, while not up to the standards of some of the major freeways in the lower 48 are, for the most part, paved and kept in very good condition. The secret here is to not push it too hard. Stay within the speed limits, allow ample time between destinaions and enjoy the drive.
You will find us on the Richardson Highway at its juncture with the Tok Cut-off, about 200 miles east and a little north of Anchorage (driving time about 3.5 hours), 235 miles south of Fairbanks (driving time about 4.25 hours), 130 miles north of Valdez (driving time about 2.5 hours) and 125 miles west of Tok (driving time about 2.5 hours).
To get here follow these directions:
From Anchorage:
Drive to Sixth Avenue in downtown Anchorage. This is a one way street heading east. Once on Sixth Avenue follow it right out of town. It becomes the Glenn Highway and will take you to Glennallen. Continue through Eagle River, Palmer, and up over the Chugach mountains (follow the signs to Palmer and Glennallen). Once you arrive in Glennallen you will come to a stop sign (the only one) at the end of the Glenn Highway. Turn left (north) and continue about 12 miles where you will cross the Gulkana River bridge. About 1.5 miles up the hill on your left you will see our Gakona ECO Gas Station. Pull in and report to the clerk at the Gakona Stop 'n Shop Grocery.
From Fairbanks:
Ask about for directions to the Richardson Highway. Once on the Richardson, drive south about 235 miles. You will pass through North Pole, Delta, Paxson and find us at Mile 128.5 where it meets the Tok Cut-off. We are very visible on your right and marked with a large sign over our Gakona ECO Gas Station. Pull in and report to the clerk at the Gakona Stop 'n Shop Groceryconvenience store.
From Valdez
To find us from Valdez it is quick and easy. Simply drive north on the Richardson Highway for about 130 miles. After you cross the Gulkana River Bridge (about the fifth major river bridge you will cross) you will find us about 1.5 miles at the top of the hill. On your left and will see our ECO Gas Station. Upon arrival report to the clerk at the Gakona Stop 'n Shop Grocery convience store.
From Tok:
At Young's Chevron Station (the intersection of the Alaska Highway and the Tok Cut-Off) in Tok turn south (left if you are entering from Canada) onto the Tok Cut-off (also an extension of the Glenn Highway from Anchorage) and drive about 125 miles to the stop sign. Once there look left and you will see our Gakona ECO Gas Station. Upon arrival report to the clerk at the Gakona Stop 'n Shop Grocery convenience store.
From Denali:
There are three ways to get to us from Denali. You can drive north through Fairbanks and follow the above directions, drive south to Palmer and follow the directions noted in Anchorage above or, the quickest way is to drive across the Denali Highway from Cantwell. Even though this is an unpaved road, it is kept in good passable condition all summer to accommodate motor coaches, RV's and automobiles that travel daily from Denali to the Copper Valley, Valdez and Canada.
Directions are easy. From Denali travel south on the Parks Highway to Cantwell. At this major intersection, turn left and continue across the Denali Highway for about 135 miles. The first 10 miles and the last 22 miles of the Denali Highway are paved. At the end of the road the Denali Highway will juncture with the Richardson Highway at Paxson. Turn right (south) and continue on until you come to Mile 128.5. Here the Richardson Highway junctures with the Tok Cut-off. Look right. You will see our Gakona ECO Gas Station. Upon arrival report to the clerk at the Gakona Stop 'n Shop Grocery convience store
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Reservations:
Read this closely for information about making guaranteed reservations. If there is anything about which you are not comfortable, please feel free to call us at (888) 463-3221 or e-mail us at gakona@gakonaak.net and we will be happy to respond to your questions.
Room Reservations:
Our beautiful cabins are set off the highway, each cabin has two beautiful hotel rooms. We take our rooms very seriously which, simply put, translates into modern, clean and graciously appointed spaces awaiting your visit. Each room is fully appointed with two queen beds, full bath with shower, kitchens and Dish Network TV. The kitchens are equipped with cooking equipment and utensils and seating for up to four persons. Room reservations are taken on a first come ~ first served basis.
Reservations may be made by submitting our Reservation Request Information Form (RRIF) found on page 5 of this site by e-mail or by calling us at (888) 462-3221.
Upon receipt of the RRIF we will book the reservation and guarantee it with your credit card or prepayment. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discovery, personal and business checks, Money Orders and Cashier Checks. If you guarantee the reservation with a credit card we hold the number and run it on your scheduled date of arrival.
If your room reservation is part of one of our five star fishing packages, payment will be necessary at the time of the reservation.
Upon receipt of the RRIF we will book the reservation and return a Confirmation Letter to you for your trip file.
There is no charge for changing dates or canceling room reservations if done more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled date of arrival.
Fishing Charter Reservations:
As noted in our Rate Schedule page, we accept reservations ala carte. This allows us to design your stay to your needs and is as flexible as you wish. All fishing charter and room reservations are booked on a first come ~ first served basis so it is important to get your reservaion information to us as early as possible to insure we have space available on the dates you need.
Fishing charter reservations must be made by submitting our Reservation Request Information Form (RRIF) which we will e-mail to you on request. You can request by phone at (888) 463-3221 or by e-mail at: gakona@gakonaak.net.
All fishing charter reservations must be accompanied by payment in full at the time the RRIF is submitted. Room reseervations must be guaranteed with a credit card which we will run on your scheduled date of arrival.
Upon receipt of the RRIF and payment we will book the reservation and return a Confirmation Letter for your trip file.
Cancellation Policy:
All room reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or advance prepayment.
All fishing charter reservations must be guarantee by prepayment with a credit card, personal or business check, cash, Money Order or Cashier's Check.
Room Reservation Cancellation:
We will take your credit card or prepayment to guarantee the room. If you give us a credit card number and expiration date to guarantee the room the charges will not be run until your scheduled date of arrival.
If, for any reason, you find it necessary to cancel your room reservation and do so more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled date of arrival, there will be no charge.
If you cancel within the 48 hours prior to your date of arrival or do not cancel and do not show for the reservation a fee equal to one day's stay will be assessed and charged to your credit card. (See Rate Schedule page for cancellation policies for fishing packages)
Fishing Reservations Cancellation:
If for any reason you find it necessary to cancel your fishing reservation and do so more than 30 days prior to your scheduled date of arrival, a full refund less $50 service fee, will be made upon receipt of notice that you wish to cancel.
If cancellation notice is received less than 30 days but more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled date of arrival, a fee equal to one (1) one day's fishing or one (1) day's package rate will be assessed.
If cancellation notice is received less than 48 hours of your scheduled date of arrival, no refund will be granted.
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Gakona Stop 'n Shop Grocery and Gifts
In addition to our beautiful cabins, we are proud to provide groceries, fishing tackle, gifts and tobacco products in our Gakona Stop 'n Shop convenience store. Our prices are competitive and you will find all the accroutrements for breakfast, lunch or dinner including eggs, dairy, meat, canned goods, bakery beverages and tobacco products.
We carry all the gear and tackle you need to fish for both the Copper River Kings and Red Salmon as well as an assorntment for rainbows, grayling and steelhead, all of which are available, if a bit allusive, in the Gulkana and Klutina Rivers.
Our gifts are special offerings of a locally crafted mix with manufactured products for your rememberances or as a present for your loved ones back home.
Gakona Eco Gas Station
For your convenince our self-service independent Gakona ECO Gas Station has Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel fuel at very competitive prices. We also have a full inventory of engine fluids including oil, automatic transmission fluid, anti-freeze, brake fluid and washer fluid.
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