Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Covered Picnic Shelters
- Fire Rings
- Outhouses
- Park Office
- Parking Area
- Picnic Tables
- Potable Water
Halibut Point State Recreation Site, AK
Description
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Overview
Description
Located along the ocean four miles north of downtown Sitka, Halibut Point State Recreation Site is a popular day use recreation site for local residents and visitors. Four covered picnic shelters and a number of picnic sites are located in this park. In addition, a half-mile hiking trail provides an opportunity to walk through the coastal spruce and hemlock forest. The ocean beach offers people a chance to beach comb and explore the inter-tidal zone. The Sitka State Parks Office is also located at this park.Geography:
Coastal spruce and hemlock forest, Beach, Intertidal Zone, and creek.
Recreation:
Picnicking, Beach combing, Beach Fishing, Walking, Birding, Volleyball court, Horshoe pits
Facilities:
Outhouse, Covered Picnic Shelters, and State Park Office
Nearby Attractions:
Sitka Sound, Downtown Sitka, Old Sitka State Historical Park, Starrigavan Recreation Area, Tongass National Forest, Baranof Castle Hill State Historical Site, Sitka National Historical Park
Services and Amenities
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
57.10161, -135.39928
57°6'6"N, 135°23'57"W
From the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport turn right onto Airport Rd. then continue onto Harbor Dr. and Lake St. for approximately 1.5 miles. At the traffic circle take the 3rd exit onto Halibut Point Rd. and follow for approximately 4.4 miles. Halibut Point State Recreation Site will be on the left side (ocean side) of the road at address 3803 Halibut Point Rd.
57.10161, -135.39928
57°6'6"N, 135°23'57"W
From the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport turn right onto Airport Rd. then continue onto Harbor Dr. and Lake St. for approximately 1.5 miles. At the traffic circle take the 3rd exit onto Halibut Point Rd. and follow for approximately 4.4 miles. Halibut Point State Recreation Site will be on the left side (ocean side) of the road at address 3803 Halibut Point Rd.
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