The Yukon River Bridge Rest Area is located at Km 1393 of the Alaska Highway (in The Milepost it is called the Marsh Lake Dam Rest Area). It has outhouses, garbage bins, a boat launch, a trail to an elevated viewing deck with 5 interpretive panels, and access to the Lewes River Dam (or Marsh Lake Dam).
An aerial view of the Yukon River Bridge Rest Area area. Click on it to open an interactive map in a new window.
Approaching the bridge and rest area from the south.
Approaching the bridge and rest area from the north.
A broad view of the rest area in mid April.
The bridge and rest area, with the "Yukon River" sign at lower left.
The outhouses and the road to the Lewes Dam, seen on the left.
The start of the Marsh View Trail.
The start of the Marsh View Trail.
A map at the start of the Marsh View Trail - the rest area is at the lower left.
Stairs on the Marsh View Trail.
The viewing deck.
The Yukon River Bridge from the viewing deck. See and read all 5 interpretive panels here.
The Marsh View Trail back to the rest area.
An aerial view of the bridge, rest area, and Lewes River Dam.
Looking back at the bridge and rest area from the road to the Lewes River Dam.
