Welcome to the Historic Tolovana Roadhouse

Located at the confluence of the Tanana and Tolovana rivers

The Tolovana Roadhouse, built in 1924, is one of the last original roadhouses along the Nenana-Nome mail route at a time when dog team delivery was the region’s primary connection to the outside world. It is a rustic testament to the rich history of interior Alaska and a beacon for backcountry travelers to this day.

The Roadhouse holds true to its roots as an authentic, welcoming outpost in the wilderness. Accessible only by traveling the trails or rivers that first served as thoroughfares into the interior, the main lodge continues to provide a warm, safe haven for the trail-weary, and a place for adventurers to soak in the solitude and beauty of the surrounding wilderness. Visitors have the unique opportunity to experience this incredible piece of history themselves.

Visit the Roadhouse!

Endless trails lay ready for exploration. A sauna awaits at the end of the day’s adventures. Night skies far from the lights of modern settlements offer unparalleled views of the aurora. Come and experience this unique piece of living history!

Save the Roadhouse!

The Roadhouse is under immediate threat of destruction from erosion on the Tanana River! Learn more about efforts to save it!

Tolovana Roadhouse is one of the last original roadhouses along the Nenana-Nome mail route, from a time when travel by dog team was the region’s primary connection to the outside world.

Built in 1924, the Roadhouse is a rustic testament to the rich history of interior Alaska and remains an important landmark for backcountry travel in the region.