Think about one of the ultimate RV adventures: the long, beautiful drive to Alaska. For many RVers, it sits high on their bucket list—miles of open road, towering mountains, wildlife sightings, and some of the most dramatic scenery in North America.
For today’s poll, we want to know if you have ever driven to Alaska with your RV or, if not, do you plan to?
For some of you, it’s a trip you’ve already checked off. The Alaska Highway, often called the Alcan, has been drawing adventurous travelers since it opened in 1942. Today it stretches about 1,400 miles from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Delta Junction, Alaska, winding through forests, mountains, and wide-open wilderness. The journey itself is just as memorable as the destination.
Others have the trip firmly planted in their future plans. It takes time, preparation, and a sense of adventure. The distances are long, the fuel stops can be far apart, and road conditions can change quickly. But ask anyone who has made the trip, and they’ll usually tell you the same thing: It’s worth it.
And then there are those of you who admire the idea—but from a distance. The logistics, cost, border crossings, and sheer miles involved can make Alaska feel like a bigger undertaking than most RV trips. For some travelers, flying or cruising there might sound a lot more appealing.
So what about you? Have you already driven your RV to Alaska? Is it on your future travel list, or is it a trip you’d rather skip? Go ahead and vote in today’s poll—and if you’ve made the drive, feel free to share a story or two from the road.
RELATED
- 20 things we wish we knew before RVing to Alaska
- Preparing for an Alaska RV trip on a budget
- Totem pole history and facts for the Alaska and Pacific Northwest traveler
- The top guide for Alaska RV travelers
RVDT2863
Drove to Alaska three different years, 2010, 2012 and 2015, to visit with my two sons and families. At the time we had a 02 Monaco Windsor towing a 30 foot cargo trailer as we were full-timers. Would like to do it one more time with our 06 Dynasty but the fuel is just too expensive now.
Not on the bucket list.
I picked would like to someday but now I’m questioning that. I don’t want to take my 11 year old motorhome down washboard roads. I’m not sure she will survive.
I’m in the same boat. I’m willing, but my old motorhome is not
99% of travel was on paved roads. Still saw a LOT of Alaska!
There are only a few places on the Alaska Highway that are “washboard”. Notably the area around Destruction Bay. The Territory and State are working on them each summer.
At this point in time age and distance has crossed it off the list as not happening. I’ve been to Alaska so I’m good.
Nah. There’s plenty of places in the lower 48 with bad roads, lousy weather and mosquitoes the size of seagulls.
🤣
It is first on the travel list when we retire. I’ve read that it’s a trip you want to take while you are younger since it’s kind of arduous and can be hard on equipment. I don’t want to be dealing with breakdowns in my 70’s.
I would LOVE to travel to Alaska!
We boondock exclusively, so I carry firearms in my TT for our personal protection.
Since the only land route to Alaska is through Socialist Canada, with all it’s draconian gun laws, it’s doubtful we’ll ever go. Sad, but true.
I certainly wouldn’t want to boondock in Alaska without protection!
Can’t even take personal defense spray. When we went in years ago my wife and daughter had to run back to a post office in the U.S. and mail the ones they carry in their purses back home or have them confiscated. Heaven forbid you spray someone attacking you. What a heinous crime!!! 🙄
Same here…same with CA, OR, and WA. For us the border of the USA stops at the Colorado River. Anything West of that has become a foreign territory.
Always dreamed of it. First on our Harley and then when I had to give up riding, then the travel trailer and finally the Motor Home. Then 9/11 came and border crossing became a hassle and then the *****-in-Chief came and I won’t go near the border even though it is only an hour away. I am now getting too old for many long distance trips anymore.
Rather than tie up precious vacation time on Canada’s “road” with their high fuel prices, we’ll just fly to Anchorage, rent a camper there, using our time to view Alaska. Did an inside passage cruise which was awesome.
Not going to wreck our RV on Canada’s “roads” to see mostly miles of nothing. We stopped Canada fishing trips because prices are so high there, (due to heavy subsidizing for their “free” healthcare. )
Yup – August 1976. Good old fashioned Alaskan Highway in a 1970 Winnebago Brave at 5 mpg! Came back down the Alaskan Marine highway from Haines AK to Seattle WA.
I dont see the poll, but Alaska is on my list of destinations.
We spent the summers of 12, 14,& 16 in Alaska. (May-Sep) Some of the best days of our retirement! The drive through Canada in the spring when the animals are on the side of the road is amazing. Yes, there are some rough gravel stretches on the highway. Just slow down and enjoy the scenery, they don’t last long.
10 years ago, I would have said yes. At this point in our lives, our trips will likely start to become shorter.
We have RVed in Alaska, but not driven there. You can fly there and rent one or put your RV on a ferry and use it upon arrival. We prefer the second option.
I drove FROM Alaska, once, after spending two years at Elmendorf AFB while I was enlisted in the Air Force.
Thank you for your service 🙂
Our adventure to Alaska in April 2005 was the ‘virgin voyage’ with our new 5th wheel and truck. We’d quit our jobs, sold the house and most belongings to head across the US from WV to Anchorage. Made the journey with a full-time couple we’d met in 2004. Took our time getting there to experience Canada and all its beauty and treasures.
Spent the best summer ever of our 12 year full-time living. Alaska is so unique and its beauty is untouchable. We were blessed with the most spectacular Northern Light experience at an overnight in Dawson Creek on our return to the lower 48 in September 2005.
We’re so glad we ‘ate the frog’ and made this trek when we did! Best adventure ever!!!
3 times: 2009, 2013 and 2022. Each trip was a little different and we enjoyed each trip!
One of the best RV trips ever! We liked it so much, we did it again 10 years later. The most beautiful and rugged State to see! An adventure around every turn, endless beauty. Stopped just about anywhere in my fully contained Class A. I would like to do it again!
2006, 2013, and 2016. Our favorite place… in the summer! The roads aren’t/weren’t any worse than any where else. Two lane asphalt everywhere except parts of the Yukon. Fuel everywhere if you plan ahead. Never went more than 15 min without seeing someone.
Don’t hesitate, it’s magnificent!
41′ Diesel + a Jeep.
We always wanted to make that trip but never did. And it looks like we never will…we hung up our keys in ’23 and health issues are keeping us home.
I lived in Anchorage for 3 yrs. in the early 60’s. Bought a Piper Colt AC and flew a great deal of the state. Fantastic! A friend and I were half heartdly (fortunately – 1/2!) planning to ride bicycles back to the lower 48! I have flown back and forth several times with the last being in 2016 when my late wife and I celebrated our 50th anniv. in Seward. We had always wanted to make the drive in the MH – but time has flown and not possible now at 89-1/2 and alone. Darn!
Our first year of full time and our 1st destination was Alaska in 2017. We were headed back for 2018 but got sidetracked in the Yukon, including a trip to the shores of the Arctic Ocean in our 32 foot motorhome! We’ve now been in all 49 continental North America states plus a lot of Mexico and Canada. Returning to Alaska is under discussion now!.
Haven’t done it with the 5er. But have done it in the 18 wheeler. IT WAS AMAZING
Took our 5th wheel to Alaska in 2023. Best trip ever. We spent 9 weeks visiting the state. We were fortunate that we saw very few mosquitoes. Weather was great. Roads were better, for the most part, than we have in Michigan. Drove to Prudhoe Bay (without the trailer) so we could dip our toes in the ocean. We took plenty of items for possible needed repairs but didn’t need them. With all the scary comments of needing two spares, trailer damage, cracked windshield, etc, we had no problems. Just drive for the conditions. We will be going back again.
We have made the trip 3 times in 8 years. We’re in a class A, towing our CRV.
It is one of the most spectacular trips you can make.
Canada is stunningly beautiful with wonderful people, and Alaska is beyond description, it must be seen.
In my life I’ve made the ALCAN trip 13 times. The first 11 times it was all dirt.
I haven’t, but my dad’s RV, back in the early 70s went to Alaska without him. For a very short time he did rent it out. Lost the jack & a few other items so that was the end of that.
One of our most amazing trips, but easily the most destructive in terms of wear and tear on our 36′ 5ver. Having now done all 49 states we could get to and a large number of Canadian provinces, I can state, IMHO, Alaska’s roads are absolutely the worst.
It’s the only way out and the only way home again. We’ve been up and down and taken as many routes, or close to, as exist. In every season. Some winter trips more “exciting” than others! Gorgeous scenery. Just enjoy. The comment here about the “washboard road” is true–only 100 or so miles left of that.