Delta Junction, with an area population of 4500, is the true end of the Alaska Highway. From here, going north or south, you will be traveling on the Richardson Highway, which starts in Valdez mile 0 and ends in Fairbanks, mile 364. The town is spread out around the two major highways (Alaska and Richardson)  and services are provided by numerous businesses.
Delta Junction is also the site of a permanent maintenance station for the trans-Alaska pipeline.

There is approximately 70,000 acres of land under cultivation in the area around Delta Junction. Barley is the main crop but others are being grown  also. The long summer days give high yields, and there is much interest being  shown by the rest of the country.

History
Delta Junction was originally called Buffalo Center and was a construction camp during the building of the Richardson Highway. The Richardson was a wagon road in the early 1900's but was upgraded to accommodate automobile traffic in the 1920's. Delta Junction is now trying to develop new economic ways to sustain its growth and move away from it's dependence on the military.

Information

Delta Junction Hospitality and Information Center is at the junction of the Richardson and the Alaska Highway. Stop in for comprehensive visitors information and souvenirs. Open daily 8am to 8pm, from May 1st through mid-September. 907-895-5068, 1-877-895-5068. The Mile Post monument commemorating the end of the Alaska Highway in front of the building is an excellent photo subject. The Visitor Center offers certificates for completing the Alaska Highway for only $1. There are great views and photo opportunities of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline near Delta. A free ranging herd of American Bison can often be seen in the area.

Post Office on main highway next to Kelly's Motel.

ATM in Diehl's Delights and National Bank of Alaska in downtown Delta.

Emergency only 911: Alaska State Troopers 895-4800.

Propane/Water/Dump

Buffalo Service Center downtown Delta Junction,  907-895-4067. Gas, diesel, propane, tire sales and service, wheel alignment and balancing. Food Mart. Free coffee, water and dump station. 24 hour wrecker.

Tanana Trading Post Tesoro gas and oil products, convenience items, groceries. Across from Rika's Roadhouse. Mile 275 Richardson Highway.

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Accommodations

Alaska 7 Motel Mile 270.3 Richardson Highway, Box 1115, Delta Junction,  AK 99737. Comfort at a comfortable price; clean rooms, private baths, Wi-Fi. satellite TV, refrigerator, courtesy coffee. Mile 270.3 Richardson Hwy. 907-895-4848

Kelly's Alaska Country Inn Box 849, Delta Junction, AK 99737; Kitchenette units, fridges and coffee in every room. Satellite TV. Open year round. 907-895-4667

Bald Eagle Ranch Bed and Breakfast spacious rooms, king size beds, full breakfast of your choice and warm Alaskan hospitality with a family atmosphere.  Horseback Trail Rides available at the Ranch! Located 6 miles north of Delta Junction and 3 miles south of Rika’s Roadhouse. Open year-round. 907-895-5270

Tanana Loop Country Inn. TLC inn is a lovely country home waiting to accommodate you! Wake up to the smell of fresh coffee and a hot breakfast. Wonderful for tourists who love to walk over the 400 acres....perhaps to see a moose or in the spring and fall season observe the wonders of migration as hundreds of geese, swans and ducks come and feed in the fields on their yearly journey. We invite you to come experience Tanana Loop Country Inn. Just a little TLC can make a big difference in your day! 907) 895-4890

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Shopping
Diehl's Delights in Diehl's Mall. Delta Pioneer Merchants. Espresso, Ice Cream, popcorn, home-made fudge, candy. Books and magazines, film, Alaskan Gifts, cards, and fabric department.

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Camping
Clearwater State Campground has 18 camp sites, well water, good grayling  fishing and boat launch. Turn at mile 268.5 Richardson Highway. 11 miles.
Delta State Recreation Site with 22 unserviced camp sites, water, toilets. Laundromat with showers nearby. Fee area.

Delta State Recreation Site has 22 unserviced campsites, water, and toilets. Laundromat with showers nearby. It can be found at the north end of town just past the airport.

Smith's Green Acres RV Park at mile 268/km 431.3 Full hook-ups, 30 amps, sani-station, laundromat.

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Dining

Buffalo Center Service with 2 convenient locations,  next to the Post Office or The Drive-In next to Sullivan's Roadhouse. Buffalo steaks and burgers.

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Things To Do

Rika's Road House The Valdez-to-Fairbanks trail brought travelers to the banks of the Tanana River, where they crossed by ferry. John Hajdukovich, Yugoslavian entrepreneur, bought the land along with a fur trading post in 1909. The two-story roadhouse, built of logs that were floated down river, became a year-round oasis for hunters, trappers, prospectors and travelers as well as local Athabascans and homesteaders. However, John had many other interests, including the responsibility of US Game Commissioner. Sitting still and running a roadhouse did not appeal to him very much so he simply asked guests to make themselves at home and leave some money on the table. He ran it in this way until 1918, when finally a dependable, hard-working Swede named Rika Wallen was hired to take over. Visit the Roadhouse and enjoy its unusual Gift Shop. Stroll through the Park and refresh yourself at the Restaurant. There is free admission to the park! Dump station available. 907-895-4201

Sullivan Roadhouse take a glimpse into an early Alaskan roadhouse. It was relocated to Delta Junction during the summer of 1996 and refurbished as a walk through museum. Adjacent to The Visitor Center. Built in 1905, it is the oldest roadhouse in Interior Alaska. Free admission, operated by the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Open in the summer 9 to 5.

Deltana Fair - July 26-28, 2002 has concessions, horse show, rodeo and a mud bog that draws competitors from all over Alaska.

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