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Halibut Point State Recreation Site, AK

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.
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Halibut Point State Recreation Site
Picnic Shelters
100
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Halibut Point State Recreation Site
Picnic Shelters
50
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Halibut Point State Recreation Site
Picnic Shelters
50
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Halibut Point State Recreation Site
Picnic Shelters
50
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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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

Booking Window

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 7 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Covered Picnic Shelters
  • Fire Rings
  • Outhouses
  • Park Office
  • Parking Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Potable Water
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Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Picnic Shelters
$30.00-$40.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Picnic Shelters
$30.00-$40.00

*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):
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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Halibut Point State Recreation Site
3803 Halibut Point Road
Sitka  AK  99835
Phone Number:
Information:  1 (907) 747-3007
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