This Rustic River Camp In Alaska Has The Most Amazing Food

The mighty Yukon River is the longest river in both Alaska and the Yukon in Canada. In fact, the Canadian province is named after the waterway. The Yukon was a major transportation waterway before the advent of small airplanes, especially during the Gold Rush in the early 1900's. And travelers along the river have always needed a place to stop and rest. The Yukon River Camp holds this spot for both travelers on the river and the Dalton Highway in northern Alaska. The friendly folks and delicious cuisine are certainly an oasis in the vast, open tundra.

Yukon River Camp Cafe is at Mile 56 Dalton Hwy, Yukon River Crossing.

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The Dalton Highway stretches out to the extreme north of Alaska. The Yukon River is a major fixture of the region, flowing from BC to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in Western Alaska.

The E. L. Patton Yukon River Bridge is a noted landmark on the Dalton Highway. At 2000 feet long, it is the only bridge that crosses the Yukon River in Alaska.

The Yukon River Camp stands sentinel at this junction, welcoming all who seek shelter on the road.

A one stop shop, they have rooms, fuel, a small store for necessities and the cafe is open throughout the day for your dining pleasure.

Although extremely remote, the road is constantly busy with ice road truckers and so the produce is regularly delivered fresh from town.

Alaska Salmon Soup is a daily fixture and you are sure to love the hip recipe of Alaska potatoes, coconut milk and a hint of curry.

This elegant salmon wrap seems more at place in a park side cafe in a city, except the salmon at the river camp is far fresher.

In this glorious tundra setting where the berries abound, the standard dessert is Alaskan blueberry pie.

Rustic is the style here in the far north, and there is a rustic spot for boat rides and an eccentric gift shack are on the property for your perusal.

Stop by this utilitarian cafe for a delicious meal in the middle of nowhere. You are sure to agree that, although rustic, the restaurant is surprisingly delicious.

For something closer to Anchroage, check out This Rustic Bistro In Alaska Serves The Most Mouthwatering Wood-Fired Pizza. If your on the road, try out Follow This Map To These 10 One-Of-A-Kind Rustic Roadhouses In Alaska.

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