Cannon Beach Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Gale Warning issued September 18 at 7:02PM AKDT until September 18 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Saturday to 4 AM AKDT Sunday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 6 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 12:38AM AKDT until September 21 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKDT Sunday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 6 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 12:38AM AKDT until September 19 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKDT Sunday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 6 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
About
Situated on a bluff overlooking the Gulf of Alaska near the remote town of Yakutat, Cannon Beach Campground offers primitive tent camping with spectacular coastal scenery. The site is one of three tent platforms positioned northwest of rusting WWII-era cannons that give the beach its name. Each platform is elevated above the sandy terrain and can be covered with a tarp for weather protection. The Yakutat Ranger District is the northernmost district of Tongass National Forest, characterized by tall mountains, massive glaciers, and sandy beaches unusual for Southeast Alaska. The Gulf of Alaska setting provides waves suitable for surfing and world-class fishing opportunities. Visitors use this site for beachcombing, walking the shoreline, surfing, and enjoying campfires with ocean views. This is a primitive, first-come-first-served camping area with no potable water on site. Campers should bring all drinking water and supplies. A vault toilet serves the Cannon Beach area. The site sees heavy use during summer months due to its accessibility and scenic location.
Directions
Drive on Cannon Beach Road (FS 9963) 2.3 miles from Airport Road toward the beach. Just past Tawah Creek Bridge, turn right on FS Road 9968. Drive an additional 1.1 miles along FS Road 9968; the second of three tent platforms is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 784-3359 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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