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Denali
(Mt McKinley
20,320 ft
A L A S K A
P A C I F I C O C E A N
Yukon River
Bering Sea
Bering Strait
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Kotzebue
Nome
Gambell
Selawik
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ST LAWRENCE
ISLAND
Unalakleet
Holy Cross
Dillingham
Bethel
King Salmon
Homer
Seldovia
Kenai
Soldtotna
ANCHORAGE
KODIAK ISLAND
ST PAUL ISLAND
ST GEORGE ISLAND
UNIMAK ISLAND
Kodiak
Chignik
King Cove
Unalaska
Hooper
Bay
Galena
Port Lions
Seward
Peninsula
Alaska Peninsula
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Willo
Sterling Highway
Seward Highway
Glenn Highway
Richardson Highway
Elliott Highway
Richardson Highway
Alaska Highway
Parks Highway
Richardson Highway
Taylor Highway
Top of the World
Highway
Steese Highway
Haines Highway
Glacier Highway
Mitkof Highway
Tongrass Highway
Denali Highway
Seward Highway
Copper River Highway
Edgerton Highway
Dalton Highway
Klondike Highway
HIGHWAY ROUTES
Travelers should remember they are in a wilder-
ness area, and service stations aren’t found at
every turn in the road. Bearing this in mind, here
are some tips for a safe, comfortable journey:
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Don’t get too close to the vehicle in front. There
may be flying gravel and dust to obscure vision.
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When forward visibility is limited by a bend,
bridge or hill, PLEASE SLOW DOWN. Some vehi-
cles may cross the center line to straighten out a
curve, or there may be wildlife on the road.
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Be sure to carry backup equipment in good
condition (spare tire, fan belt, etc.).
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For information on highway conditions while
in Alaska, please dial 5-1-1 (toll free). Out-of-
State, please dial (866) 282-7577.
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For the most part, there are long stretches of
excellent road surface and there’s no need to
worry. Just take obvious precautions, keep up-
to-date on road conditions and use common
sense.
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Drive with headlights on low beam at all times.
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Use of seat belts is mandatory in Alaska.
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Drivers are not allowed to use hand-held elec-
tronic devices having the capability of talking,
texting or emailing, while driving.
In particular, be prepared for:
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Road grading in the warm season and snow
plowing in winter.
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Major road reconstruction during spring, sum-
mer & early fall.
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Potholes or surface breakup, most prevalent
during late spring and early summer, caused
by continual freezing and thawing of moisture
trapped in the roadbed. PLEASE SLOW DOWN
on these sections.
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Occasional washouts. These may occur in late
spring or early summer as a result of heavy
rain or rapid melting of the alpine snowpack
after a spell of warm weather.
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Surveyors and flag persons working on or
adjacent to the road.
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If pulled over, firearms must be announced.
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Please obey all signs.
ROAD SAFETY
RV Length
The maximum height for an RV is 13 feet and the
maximum length is approximately 70 feet (dependent
to individual vessel). There are also 3 width categories,
standard (up to 8 feet 5 inches), wide (8 feet 6 inches
to 8 feet 11 inches) and extra wide (over 9 feet). Wide
and extra wide vehicles are subject to a surcharge. You
are not allowed to stay in your RV during the ferry ride.
Propane
All propane tanks must be turned off when traveling
on any ferry. Terminal agents will seal any bottled gas
containers before boarding. Small portable containers
of fuel (5 gallons or less and limited to 2 containers)
must be properly sealed, labelled with the owner’s
name for ID, and stored by AMHS while en route.
Pets
If traveling from another state, pets must have a health
certificate not more than 30 days old. Alaska Marine
charges $40 per pet entering or exiting Alaska through
Bellingham and $20 per pet through Prince Rupert.
There is no charge for pets traveling on BC Ferries.
While on-board, pets must stay on the vehicle deck but
can be visited, fed & given water at regular intervals.
Entry to the car deck is controlled by the ships purser.
Cost
The cost of a journey on the Alaska Marine Highway
varies based on the distance you are traveling, the
vehicle you are driving and whether or not you are
booking a cabin.
For current rates go to:
bookamhs.alaska.gov.
FERRY INFORMATION FOR RV TRAVELERS
The Building of the Alaska Highway 1942
5 4
Open Year-Round
Restaurant with Home Cooking
Gift Shop • Lodge with Motel • Cabins • Kitchenettes
Pull-Thru Sites • Wi-Fi • TV • Gas • Diesel • Propane
Tire Repair • Laundromat • Post office
2 hours North of
Fort Nelson
Mile 422 Alaska Highway
(250) 232-5401
1-855-878-8623
[email protected]
www.ToadRiverLodge.com
Nestled along
Reflection Lake
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