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Channel Islands State Marine Park, AK

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Channel Islands State Marine Park is located between 12 and 30 miles Northwest of Juneau along Favorite Channel and Auke Bay. The area is easily accessed by small boat from the Amalga Harbor, Auke Bay, or North Douglas boat launches and is a popular area for wildlife viewing, photography, waterfowl and big game hunting, sport fishing, boating, kayaking, and camping. Access by float plane is also readily available from the Juneau Airport. Within Channel Islands SMP is North Pass a favorite fishing location for salmon and halibut and a popular whale viewing location. The average temperatures in the summer are in the 60's, rare highs hitting 80. The coastal climate is cool, high average rainfall of 60-90 inches creates a wet environment. Have warm clothing and quality rain gear, inclement weather can occur quickly and last for days. Snow can begin to accumulate as early as October. Amongst the islands there will be: abundant bird life (Bald Eagles, white winged and surf scoters, etc.), seals, sea lions, humpback whales and the occasional killer whale. Low tides expose a wealth of intertidal sea life.
Status: Open through Tue Dec 31 2024   Season Dates
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Description

Channel Islands State Marine Park is located between 12 and 30 miles Northwest of Juneau along Favorite Channel and Auke Bay. The area is easily accessed by small boat from the Amalga Harbor, Auke Bay, or North Douglas boat launches and is a popular area for wildlife viewing, photography, waterfowl and big game hunting, sport fishing, boating, kayaking, and camping. Access by float plane is also readily available from the Juneau Airport. Within Channel Islands SMP is North Pass a favorite fishing location for salmon and halibut and a popular whale viewing location. The average temperatures in the summer are in the 60's, rare highs hitting 80. The coastal climate is cool, high average rainfall of 60-90 inches creates a wet environment. Have warm clothing and quality rain gear, inclement weather can occur quickly and last for days. Snow can begin to accumulate as early as October. Amongst the islands there will be: abundant bird life (Bald Eagles, white winged and surf scoters, etc.), seals, sea lions, humpback whales and the occasional killer whale. Low tides expose a wealth of intertidal sea life.

Geography:

The Channel Islands are comprised of 14 islands located in Lynn Canal, Favorite Channel and Stephens Passage.

Recreation:

Excellent fishing and wildlife viewing throughout these islands. Good hunting for Sitka deer on the islands.

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Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 7 Month(s) in advance.

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Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Accessible Pit Toilets
  • Beach Access
  • Broom & Dust Pan
  • Campfire Rings
  • Pets Allowed
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Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations: Cancellations must be made at least 3 calendar days prior to arrival date for a full refund (does not include transaction/cancellation fees). Cancellations must be made through www.reserveamerica.com. You must cancel your reservations online, from your account. If you fail to cancel in a timely manner, or fail to use the facility for reasons other than the exceptions listed below, a refund is not available.

Changes/Transfers: Changes/Transfers must be made 48 hours prior to your scheduled arrival date and incur a $3 change/transfer fee. Changes where the reservation is extended will not have an additional change fee.

Refunds: Park Staff are not authorized to give cash refunds. Refunds for canceled reservations online will be made by issuing a credit to the card used for payment.

Exceptions: If you were unable to use the facility due to events beyond your control, such as extreme weather/hazardous conditions (as determined by Alaska State Parks), or closure of a road, trail, or facility by the State, you may request a refund. Requests for refunds must be made within three (3) business days of the last date of your reservation to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Public Information Center at 907-269-8400. Please provide your reservation number when you call. Extreme weather in the Northern Region is defined as Minus 30 F for the "Hunt Memorial", "North Fork", and "Chena River" Cabins; Minus 20 F for all other cabins and ice huts. In the event of a natural emergency or sudden campground/site closure, a full refund will be issued. The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation reserves the right to make the final determination of whether a refund will be issued.

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Public Use Cabin
$60.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
58.49766, -134.97108
58°29'52"N, 134°58'16"W

These are marine parks accessed primarily by boat. Boat or float plane access only. There are no mooring bouys at any of the islands.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Channel Islands State Marine Park
POB 111071
Juneau  AK  99811
Phone Number:
Information:  (907)465-4563
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