Tok Cut-Off
Paved and well-maintained (with some rough patches in winter), this 125 mile drive is a great way of seeing Alaska’s backcountry. While it is a beautiful drive year-round, locals have said their favorite time to take the Tok Cutoff is the fall and the spring, not only for the changes in flora, but for the start of migrating caribou!
(Be sure to respect the caribou and other wildlife, and give them plenty of space, and also be aware that caribou might try to cross the road in spring and fall!)
Not all rental vehicles are allowed on this road, so check with your rental agency before you travel. Or, rent from a company that allows their vehicle on gravel roads, like Alaska 4x4 Rentals, Alaska Overlander, or Alaska Auto Rental.
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Only a short distance of 5 to 8 miles separates you from the braided upper Copper River.
25 RV sites, 15 tent sites, 3 rental cabins, 3 rental igloos. Access to the Copper River.
Only a short distance of 5 to 8 miles separates you from the braided upper Copper River.
Stop here for more information about the park and local area, exhibits, and ranger-led activities, as well as an Alaska Geographic bookstore. Always check on current Nabesna Road and trail conditions before beginning your journey. Recreational off-road vehicles (ORVs) are typically allowed on established trails. However, trails can be temporarily closed to ORVs due to maintenance and improvements. ORV permits are required and available at… ...more
Porcupine Creek State Rec Site at Mile 64 of the Tok Cutoff offers 12 wooded sites along Porcupine Creek near Tok. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it features creek access, vault toilets, and fire rings for a quiet stay. Surrounded by spruce, this campground is ideal for fishing grayling, hiking nearby hills, or enjoying remote wilderness, with Tok’s services close by.
Eagle Trail State Rec Site & Campground, at Mile 109.5 of the Tok Cutoff, offers 35 wooded sites with Tok River Valley views. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it features vault toilets, a picnic shelter, and a 2.5‑mile scenic trail. Near Tok, it’s ideal for fishing, hiking, and relaxing in quiet wilderness with nearby amenities.