The Interior
Ask Alcan truckers to name the best accommodation in Tok and they'll probably surprise you with this boring-looking motel box that seems like a four-out…
Must-see hotels in The Interior
Talkeetna
The real Alaskan deal, this roadhouse dates from 1917 and maintains five small private rooms, a bunkroom, a couple of rustic cabins out back, and walls…
The Interior
Some of Kennecott’s historic mining buildings have been restored, including this grande dame, which hits the jackpot with a mix of modern comforts and old…
The Interior
Charming is the word at this highway stop older than the highway itself. The place was first homesteaded in 1962 and is now run by Jean Carey Richardson,…
The Interior
Accommodation skews toward the expensive when you get this deep into the bush, but the Clearwater is both reasonably priced and nicely appointed, with…
Denali National Park & Preserve
Despite its name, this park campground is a mile short of the eponymous river and close to the new Mountain Vista rest area. It’s one of only two…
The Interior
Run by the same guys as Ma Johnson’s Hotel, the Lancaster has even fewer 'frills' and is for those who want to soak in the Main St vibe but are on a…
The Interior
Facing the slough, this antique-strewn, century-old establishment has clean, uncomplicated rooms and is the social center of town. There's a bit of a…
Denali National Park & Preserve
Owned by park concessionaire Doyon, Kantishna Roadhouse has clean modern cabins, a beautiful dining room, bar and guided activities. Room rates include…
Denali National Park & Preserve
Rustic but proud might describe the feel of the Nest's rooms, arranged in terraced rows that afford better and better views the higher you go. Beds are…
The Interior
The writings on the tin at this big hotel: it's on the river, and it has everything from a decent restaurant (open 7am to 6pm; mains $12 to $18) to an on…
Kennicott River Lodge & Hostel
The Interior
A short walk back from the road’s end is this handsome two-story log lodge with private and dorm cabins. Amenities include a great communal kitchen and…
Talkeetna
This excellent hostel is a converted, cozy house with clean rooms that feel like they're in your favorite grandmother's guesthouse. There's a friendly…
Fairbanks
A northerly branch of the Marriott empire, Springhill Suites is renovated and offers clean, bland rooms spiced up with local artwork. You can't beat the…
The Interior
Located on the banks of the Tonsina River, the Tonsina is a cut above your average Alaskan roadhouse. Rooms are an appealing mix of woodsy country accents…
The Interior
This pretty property, at Mile 111.5, consists of three nicely appointed cabins situated on a lovely slope of Sheep Mountain. There are great views out to…
Fairbanks
North of downtown, this spacious inn literally occupies a square block of turf. The owners are easygoing with bountiful advice on what to do around…
Clearwater State Recreation Site
The Interior
With 17 wooded and well-spaced sites, most overlooking the peaceful Clearwater Creek, this is a lovely little spot to spend a night. The site is 13 miles…
Talkeetna
You're spoiled for accommodation choice here. Options include a rustic-chic cabin, tastefully appointed rooms in a main house, a comfy entire-home rental,…
The Interior
Just 2.5 miles west of Tok, this B&B has rustic yet surprisingly sharp and modern rooms, private balconies and big breakfasts served in a homey family…
Denali National Park & Preserve
The last lodge on Park Rd, this is a great-looking place on the banks of Moose Creek with comfortable modern cabins and common areas. Transport, meals and…
The Interior
In a glacier-view setting that’s as pretty as the name implies, this family-run place at Mile 109.5 has a cozy and personal atmosphere. The owners also…
The Interior
Located within the Tetlin Wildlife Reserve, you'll find 15 campsites here, a boat ramp, no running water, and a short nature trail through the boreal…
The Interior
On a spur road to the right as you enter Chicken, this camp offers workaday cabins and a gravel camping area. It’s a friendly, family-run place, and the…
Talkeetna
This informal place (with self check-in) at the end of Main St is a popular camping spot for seasonal workers and backpackers living on the extreme cheap…
Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site
The Interior
With 12 sites, this is a great place to camp, as it’s seldom crowded and is extremely scenic, with good views of the towering Alaska Range. Occasionally…
The Interior
A lovely, pristine and very private B&B tucked away behind Glennallen's busy crossroads. Expect large rooms, a relaxing lounge and formidable breakfasts…
The Interior
Fancy a little woodsy privacy? Head to these cabins, which have a quilted, cozy kind of comfort. All cabins have front porches and TVs and microwaves, and…
The Interior
Sites don’t have much privacy, but this is a clean, well-run, centrally located campground. There are also showers, laundry, strong free wi-fi and…
The Interior
While this place may be a B&B in name (and you do get breakfast), it also rents entire, nicely appointed log cabins. Try to score a seat on a deck…
The Interior
Has 11 sites on a hillside overlooking beautiful Yarger Lake; on a nice day, you can see straight out to the rocky wall of the St Elias Range. Managed by…
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site
The Interior
At Blueberry Lake, you'll find 25 campsites situated in the alpine beauty of Thompson Pass, just north of Valdez. There are toilets and potable water on…
The Interior
With 50 sites peppered around a misty lakeshore, this is one of the most dramatic public campsites along the Richardson.
Fielding Lake State Recreation Site
The Interior
A willow-riddled 17-site campground sits in a lovely patch of wilderness that sits above the treeline at 2973ft.
Denali Park Salmon Bake Restaurant & Cabins
Denali National Park & Preserve
These standard cabins come with TV, heater and bath, and are on the dingy side of clean. The economy rooms have shared bathroom and a shingle exterior…
Denali National Park & Preserve
The pro here is the location, perched like an eagle's nest over the George Parks Hwy and high above the cacophony of Canyon. The con is the price, which…
The Interior
This log-cabin-style complex is still a fine place to enjoy a deckside drink overlooking the Nenana River. Rooms sport a liberal use of wood, but overall…
Eagle Trail State Recreation Site
The Interior
The first public campground on Tok Cutoff, Eagle Trail State Recreation Site, near Clearwater Creek, has 35 sites, drinking water and toilets. The…
Fairbanks
Your best affordable option in what passes for downtown in Fairbanks, the Bridgewater is on the Chena River and abuts a pretty riverside walking path…
The Interior
A half-mile back from the river at the road’s end, this very friendly place has stony sites with just enough scrub and space to maintain your privacy, hot…
