Gakona /ɡəˈkoʊnə/ (Ggax Kuna’[2] in Ahtna Athabascan) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Copper River Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Gakona is located in the continental climate zone, with long, cold winters and relatively warm summers.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 61.3 square miles (159 km2), all of it land.

A federally recognised tribe, the Native Village of Gakona, is located in the community.

In 1904 Doyle's Roadhouse was constructed at the junction of the Valdez-Eagle and Valdez-Fairbanks Trails, and became an essential stopping point for travelers.

Originally from Norway, Sundt purchased the old roadhouse and property from the Slate Creek Mining Company in about 1926.

Funds have been requested to construct a new water well and storage tank for a HUD housing complex.

Refuse collection services are available from Copper Basin Sanitation, which hauls waste to the Glennallen landfill.

Emergency Services have highway and air access, and are within 30 minutes of a higher-level satellite health care facility.

Emergency service is provided by 911 Telephone Service and volunteers, while auxiliary health care is provided by Delta Medical Transport, Gulkana Clinic, and the Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen.

Summers provide income for local fishing and hunting guides, rafting operations and outfitters.

Recording equipment for the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) is located near Gakona.

The Glenn Highway/Tok Cut-Off and Richardson Highway provide access to the Anchorage, Fairbanks and the Lower 48.