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 Buffalo Center Service. Friendly, courteous full service and self-service. Gas, diesel, propane, tire sales and service. Convenience store. Clean Restrooms. Free RV dump with fuel fill-up. Easy access for RV’s. Open 5AM til midnight. 24 Hour Credit Card Fueling.
Tanana Trading Post Tesoro gas and
oil products, convenience items, groceries. Across from Rika's Roadhouse.
Mile 275 Richardson Highway.
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
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.
Rika's
Road HouseThe Valdez-to-Fairbanks trail brought travelers to the banks of the Tanana River, where they crossed by ferry. John Hajdukovich, a Yugoslavian entrepreneur, bought the land along with a fur trading post in 1909 making the Roadhouse over 100 years old.
The two-story roadhouse, built of logs 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 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.
Learn more of this fascinating story by visiting the Roadhouse, refresh yourself at the Restaurant and enjoy the gift shop. Free admission to the park! Dump station available. 907-895-4201
Sullivan Roadhouse built in 1905, is the oldest roadhouse in Interior Alaska. John and Florence Sullivan operated the log inn from 1905-1922. Through the early years of gold rush Alaska, they welcomed the weary winter traveler into their spacious and well-appointed roadhouse.
Today, the restored log structure is a museum that houses many of the now antique items that were used by John and Florence. The Sullivan highlights the methods and conditions of traveling on the trail.
The museum is also home to an extensive collection of artifacts and photographs from the early 1900’s as well as exciting and entertaining portions of a local man’s dairy. Visitors to the Sullivan Roadhouse will walk away with a true pioneer Alaskan experience and learn about life on the last frontier. So come and take a trip back into Alaska’s past.
The Sullivan Roadhouse Historical is located across from the Visitor’s Information Center and is open 7 days a week from 9 to 6. Admission is free.
Deltana Fair - There are concessions, horse show, Mud Bogs, Pie Eating contests: baby show, exhibits and much more. held the last weekend of July annually.
