Gakona Lodge

Hotel · Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, United States

Budget

PlnrScore 37

Best time: Apr
Suggested stay: 4-5 nights

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A historic roadhouse and lodge on the National Register of Historic Places, located at the confluence of the Gakona and Copper Rivers. It offers a rustic charm and serves as a convenient base for exploring the northern parts of Wrangell-St. Elias. Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, with opportunities to see moose, bears, and various bird species in the surrounding forests and rivers.

Rooms & inclusions

Activities: Fishing, Spa
Amenities: Spa, Restaurant, Dining, Bar

Best time to stay at Gakona Lodge

Best months:

April

Jan

Fair-14°C102mm

Feb

Good-14°C76mm

Mar

Good-13°C62mm

Apr

Great-9°C31mm

May

Good-3°C34mm

Jun

Good3°C45mm

Jul

Good7°C68mm

Aug

Fair5°C121mm

Sep

Fair-1°C155mm

Oct

Fair-7°C138mm

Nov

Good-13°C82mm

Dec

Fair-13°C117mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

May Creek Airport (MYK)

52 km from the park

International airport

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

430 km from the park

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Contact Gakona Lodge

Email: [email protected]
Website: gakonalodge.com

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Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo