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Ferryman's Cabin

Alaska State Parks · Alaska, United States · at Big Delta State Historical Park

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Sleeps
4
Heated
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Pets
Yes
Season
Year-round
Drinking water
No
Elevation
1,001 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 4
Nearest town
Delta Junction
Address
Mi. 274.5 Richardson Hwy., just north of Rika's Roadhouse (Big Delta State Historical Park)

About

Sleeps up to 4, a short walk from the park entrance just north of Rika's Roadhouse next to the Tanana River (Mile 274.5 Richardson Hwy.). Drive-in access; park at the far end of the lot near the restroom. Heated by an electric heater - one of the only electrically-heated public-use cabins in Alaska's state park system. Rika's Roadhouse cafe and gift shop (on the same park grounds) is open mid-May through mid-September only. Pets must stay leashed. No direct Reserve America booking link is published for this cabin - search for it by name at alaskastateparks.reserveamerica.com or call the reservation center at 1-844-351-9733. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.

Fees

$85/night (Alaska State Parks' own published cabin rate). Reserve America adds a non-refundable $5 transaction fee per booking (a $4 fee applies to date changes made at least 3 days before arrival).

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January9°0°-43°33°11 of 11
February15°2°-29°38°11 of 11
March19°0°-25°44°11 of 11
April40°25°-16°54°11 of 11
May59°39°30°75°1 of 11
June68°51°40°79°0 of 11
July69°55°48°84°0 of 11
August63°50°40°77°0 of 11
September56°42°34°66°0 of 11
October33°23°14°48°10 of 10
November14°3°-18°33°10 of 10
December11°-2°-31°36°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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