Tok River State Recreation Site
🏆🏆 Alaska Highway River — River recreation and camping along the Tok River near Tok
Tok River State Recreation Site provides river access and camping along the Tok River near the town of Tok at the junction of the Alaska Highway and Tok Cutoff. The clear-water river offers grayling fishing and a refreshing swimming hole. The site is a popular overnight stop for travelers driving the Alaska Highway between Fairbanks and the Canadian border.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Tok, AK (Alaska Highway) |
| Entry Fee | $5 parking / $15 camping |
| Fishing | Arctic grayling |
| River | Tok River (clear water) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the river good for swimming?
The Tok River has a popular swimming hole that warms up in July and August. Water remains cold by Lower 48 standards but is refreshing on warm Interior Alaska days (which can exceed 80°F).
About Tok River
Tok River State Recreation Site near Tok provides camping along the Tok River — a glacial stream flowing from the Alaska Range. Tok is a major crossroads in the eastern Interior — the junction of the Alaska Highway and Tok Cutoff. Most visitors pass through Tok on their way to or from the Alaska Highway, making this a convenient rest stop on one of the world’s great road trips.
Things to Do
Camping (43 sites — a popular Alaska Highway stop), fishing for grayling in the Tok River, wildlife viewing, berry picking, and using as a base for exploring the Alaska Highway corridor.
Insider Tips
Alaska Highway milestone: Tok is the first major Alaska community after crossing from the Yukon — the gateway to Interior Alaska. Pro tip: The Tok River offers excellent grayling fishing — these beautiful fish rise eagerly to dry flies. Road trip stop: After hundreds of miles of wilderness highway, Tok’s gas stations and restaurants feel like civilization.
Best Time to Visit
June-August: Best road conditions and fishing. Winter: Northern Lights — Tok is in the aurora belt. September: Fall colors and moose rutting season. May: Highway opens for the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce Tok?
It rhymes with “poke” — not “talk.” Tok was established as a construction camp for the Alaska Highway during WWII. The town serves as the junction for travelers heading to Fairbanks, Anchorage, or Dawson City.
🏊 Visit Tok River SRS
Alaska Highway river stop — grayling fishing and swimming near Tok.
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