This joint BLM-NPS-USFWS facility sits right at mile 175 of the Dalton Highway in Coldfoot, serving as the last major information hub before the serious Arctic country begins. Staff provide current road conditions, weather updates, and required permits for Gates of the Arctic access. The center stocks detailed topographic maps, bear safety gear, and emergency communication devices.
Open seasonally from late May through early September, though hours vary with staffing. The building doubles as a warming hut during brutal weather — many overlanders wait out whiteouts here rather than push north blind.
Last intel stop before the real Arctic begins
Place Details
| Type | Town / Resupply |
|---|---|
| Street address | Dalton Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Coldfoot, Alaska |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | May-September |
| Land manager | BLM |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |