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 from 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 remains a landmark and shelter for backcountry travelers.
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 living history.
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 and how you can help!
Located along the old telegraph trail between Nenana and Fort Gibbon near Tanana, the Tolovana Roadhouse is one of the last original roadhouses along the Nenana-Nome mail route.
The building holds a rich history and remains a rustic testament to exploration and travel in the gold-rush era. Now restored, it remains an important landmark and shelter cabin for backcountry travelers in the region.