Title: Gakona Travel Guide: Best of Gakona, Alaska Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gakona](https://expedia.co.uk/Gakona-Hotels.d6349470.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gakona](https://expedia.co.uk/Gakona-Holiday-Rentals.d6349470.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Gakona Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gakona.d6349470.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gakona Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gakona.d6349470.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gakona Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Sunrise reflection on Copper River. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349470/8025ac1a-9c09-4e78-a427-d5540659efd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise reflection on Copper River. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349470/8025ac1a-9c09-4e78-a427-d5540659efd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![History of Gakona Lodge, Est. 1904 - National Register of Historic Places. The Historic Gakona Lodge is located at the confluence of the Copper and Gakona rivers, at Mile 2 on the Tok Cutoff to the Glenn Highway, 15 miles northeast of Glennallen and 200 miles north of Anchorage. Gakona Lodge is one of the only original remaining roadhouses. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349470/18b80e36-133d-408b-8ac8-84cdd151f98b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stayed at a VRBO with amazing views of Mt. Drum. This lucky kitten gets to enjoy this view every day!! #GreatOutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349470/ed132e6e-d0eb-4a55-b5d0-ceabc9572fcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gakona Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6349470) - Top hotels in Gakona - Top Holiday Rentals in Gakona ![Gakona Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/593f4b37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gakona Lodge Mile 2 Tok Cutoff Gakona AK Stay at this lodge in Gakona. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. 8.2/10 Very Good! (236 reviews) We were their last clients of the year. But we were still treated like the first guests of the year! Good food and clean comfy cabin by the river! Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=12082251&PinnedHotelID=12082251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6349470) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=12082251&PinnedHotelID=12082251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6349470) ![Avens Alaska](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76630000/76627800/76627734/404a9d36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avens Alaska 28 Mile Nabesna Road Gakona AK Stay at this cabin in Gakona. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attraction Jack Lake is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Outstanding place to stay. Cozy, well maintained cabin. Food was above and beyond and owner was friendly and knowledgeable, but not overbearing. 10/10. Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=76627734&PinnedHotelID=76627734&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6349470) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=76627734&PinnedHotelID=76627734&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6349470) ![National Park Stay: Comfortable cabin in Alaska's wilds, lakes, hikes. Pets OK!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100050000/100046900/100046818/93dfe378_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### National Park Stay: Comfortable cabin in Alaska's wilds, lakes, hikes. Pets OK! Slana AK £243 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Gakona. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. Popular attraction Jack Lake is located nearby. Getaway in the Alaskan wilderness My boyfriend and I stayed at the Raven cabin for 3 nights and loved our stay. We spent 4 days hiking, driving the Nabesna road, relaxing, and enjoying nature. The cabin is rustic, but very cozy, and the bed was so comfortable. We didn’t have any cell service, but that’s part of why we enjoyed our ... Reviewed on 5 Aug 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=100046818&PinnedHotelID=100046818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6349470) [See all 15 properties in Gakona](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6349470) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Avens Alaska](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76630000/76627800/76627734/404a9d36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avens Alaska 28 Mile Nabesna Road Gakona AK Stay at this cabin in Gakona. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attraction Jack Lake is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Outstanding place to stay. Cozy, well maintained cabin. Food was above and beyond and owner was friendly and knowledgeable, but not overbearing. 10/10. Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gakona-Hotels-Wrangell-Mountains-Wilderness-Lodge.h76627734.Hotel-Information) ![National Park Stay: Comfortable cabin in Alaska's wilds, lakes, hikes. Pets OK!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100050000/100046900/100046818/93dfe378_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### National Park Stay: Comfortable cabin in Alaska's wilds, lakes, hikes. Pets OK! Slana AK Stay at this cabin in Gakona. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. Popular attraction Jack Lake is located nearby. Getaway in the Alaskan wilderness My boyfriend and I stayed at the Raven cabin for 3 nights and loved our stay. We spent 4 days hiking, driving the Nabesna road, relaxing, and enjoying nature. The cabin is rustic, but very cozy, and the bed was so comfortable. We didn’t have any cell service, but that’s part of why we enjoyed our ... Reviewed on 5 Aug 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gakona-Hotels-Raven-Cabin-The-Classic-Wilderness-Getaway.h100046818.Hotel-Information) ![National Park Stay: Premium comfort in Alaska's wilds. Hiking, lakes, tranquility. Pets OK!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83440000/83430600/83430594/93a868f9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### National Park Stay: Premium comfort in Alaska's wilds. Hiking, lakes, tranquility. Pets OK! Nabesna AK Stay at this cabin in Gakona. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. Popular attraction Jack Lake is located nearby. Alaskan Cabin Exceeds Expectations Our group of 3 had a great time staying at the Lodge & Alaskan cabin at mile post 28 on the Nabesna Road in Wrangell/St Elias National Park. The owners are great hosts & make sure that you have everything you need. If you need anything, just ask. The Alaskan cabin was very well designed & built and ... Reviewed on 10 Sept 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gakona-Hotels-Alaskan-Cabin-This-Is-THE-Classic-Alaskan-Experience.h83430594.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Gakona](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6349470&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Gakona hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6349470&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6349470&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6349470&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6349470&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6349470&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6349470&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Jack Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jack Lake during your travels in Gakona. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jack-Lake-Gakona.d934758058320646144.Attraction) #### Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site You can take time to visit Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site during your travels to Slana. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porcupine-Creek-State-Recreation-Site-Gakona.d633393774509854720.Attraction) #### Caribou Creek Trail You can take time to visit Caribou Creek Trail during your travels to Slana. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caribou-Creek-Trail-Gakona.d760811619883638784.Attraction) #### Rambler Mine Trail You can take time to visit Rambler Mine Trail during your travels to Gakona. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rambler-Mine-Trail-Gakona.d761714638878322688.Attraction) #### Skookum Volcano Trailhead You can take time to visit Skookum Volcano Trailhead during your travels to Gakona. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skookum-Volcano-Trailhead-Gakona.d641529904204107776.Attraction) #### Chistochina River Trailhead You can take time to visit Chistochina River Trailhead during your travels to Chistochina. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chistochina-River-Trailhead-Gakona.d641529649662283776.Attraction) ## Cities near Gakona ![Overlooking Moose Pond in interior Alaska on a spring day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1021/6994f7aa-571e-4722-a5d8-133793f5978c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Delta Junction ![Road to Wrangell, St. Elias National Park, Alaska](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/108692/9e4eed29-d1a3-438e-b978-47e6f45cfd5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Glennallen - Cities near Gakona - Places of interest [Delta Junction](https://expedia.co.uk/Delta-Junction.dx1021)[Glennallen](https://expedia.co.uk/Glennallen.dx108692)[Slana](https://expedia.co.uk/Slana.dx3000008005) - [Wrangell - St. Elias National Park and Preserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrangell-St-Elias-National-Park-Alaska.d6025899.Attraction) - [Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/WrangellSt-Elias-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Copper-Center.d553248621592249841.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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