Big Delta State Historical Park Campground

The feel

This campground sits at Rika's Roadhouse historic site, 8 miles north of Delta Junction at Mile 274.5 Richardson Highway. Rika's Roadhouse served travelers on the Valdez-to-Fairbanks Trail from 1913 to 1947, and the log structure was built in 1913.

The roadhouse bedroom and kitchen are furnished in the style of the 1920s and 1930s, with furnishings donated by local residents through the Delta Historical Society. The society also keeps a museum in a sod-roofed cabin, with blacksmith tools, horse tack, dog harnesses and sleds from 1900 to 1950. The McCarty Station telegraph station was established on the grounds in 1907.

What to expect

Layout and setting

23 to 25 campsites in the parking lot development at the historic site, with picnic sites and a boat launch.

Check-in and stay

First come, first served. The camping limit is 15 days.

Parking and rig size

No RV size limit. There are no hookups, and a dump station is available for a fee.

Fees and reservations

$20 per vehicle. Campsites cannot be reserved.

Bathrooms and water

Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are on site.

Season and access

Roughly mid May to mid September, weather dependent. Historical exhibits are open for walk-through Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Mingo says

Plan your arrival for a Wednesday to Sunday so the exhibits are open. Rika's Roadhouse, the Cafe and the Gift Shop are closed, so bring your own food.

Before you go

• Bring $20 for each vehicle, since there are no reservations.
• Visit the exhibits between 10am and 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
• Pack food and drinks, since no refreshments are available.
• Call the DNR Public Information Center at (907) 269-8400 with questions.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.