Cannon Beach Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations available.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
Small Craft Advisory issued December 29 at 3:45PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain showers and snow showers. .TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. Snow showers in the morning. Rain showers. .TUE NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow showers in the evening. Rain showers. .WED...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Snow showers with rain showers. .WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers. .THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 29 at 3:32PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain showers and snow showers. .TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. Snow showers in the morning. Rain showers. .TUE NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow showers in the evening. Rain showers. .WED...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Snow showers with rain showers. .WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers. .THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
About
Cannon Beach Campground is a primitive coastal camping site located in the Tongass National Forest near Yakutat. This is the second of three tent platforms positioned along the scenic beach bluff northwest of the historic WWII-era Cannons at Cannon Beach. The campground consists of a single tent platform that can be covered with a tarp, accompanied by a picnic table and fire ring. Perched on the bluff overlooking the Gulf of Alaska, the site provides direct access to the beach below, making it popular with beachcombers, surfers taking advantage of Yakutat's renowned waves, and visitors exploring the remote coastline. The area sees heavy use due to its coastal location and proximity to the Cannon Beach historical sites. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with the Yakutat area known for abundant seabirds including Marbled Murrelets, Arctic Terns, and Aleutian Terns. This is a primitive, undeveloped site suited for tent camping only. Campers should come prepared for coastal Alaska conditions and be bear aware, as the Tongass is prime bear habitat. The campground is accessible via forest roads from Yakutat Airport, requiring travel along Cannon Beach Road and forest service roads to reach the blufftop location.
Directions
From Yakutat Airport, drive on Cannon Beach Road (FS Road 9963) for 2.3 miles toward the beach. Just past Tawah Creek Bridge, turn right onto FS Road 9968. Continue 1.1 miles along FS Road 9968; the second tent platform is on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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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