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Dalton Highway

Know Before You Go!

Dalton Highway road sign stating "next services 240 miles"
Traveling this farthest-north road involves real risks and challenges.

Services are available at only a few places along the Dalton Highway, so proper planning is essential. There are no public services at Department of Transportation maintenance stations or Alyeska Pipeline Service pump stations.

Medical Facilities. There are no public emergency medical facilities along the Elliott or Dalton Highways. In a critical emergency, contact the state troopers by calling 911 or use a CB radio (channel 19).

Banking. There are no banks along the highway. The only ATM machine is located in Deadhorse. Most services accept major credit cards.

Repairs. Tire and repair services are available only at Yukon Crossing, Coldfoot and Deadhorse.

Groceries. There are no full-service grocery stores along the highway. Snack food and cafes are available at Yukon Crossing, Five Mile, Coldfoot and Deadhorse.

Hand holding a rock that was pulled out of a flat tire from a muddy truck
Dalton Highway flat
Communications. Pay phones are available at Yukon Crossing, Coldfoot, and Deadhorse. Cell phone coverage ends about 35 miles (56 km) north of Fairbanks, although you may get a signal from hilltops farther north. Coverage is available in Deadhorse. Some companies in Fairbanks rent satellite phones; check the phone directory under the listing for "radio."

Dalton Highway

This is bear country!

You may encounter bears anywhere along the Elliott and Dalton highways. Both black and grizzly bears are found south of the Brooks Range, and grizzlies roam all the way to the Arctic Ocean. All bears are dangerous. It is illegal to feed wildlife or leave food where they can get it. Food-conditioned bears become a threat to people and frequently must be destroyed.

See the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Bear Fact Web site for additional information.

   
Last updated: 05-22-2008