Chilkat State Park
Open — Closed for the season. Typically operates mid-May through mid-October. The park remains open for day use activities such as hiking.
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
About
Chilkat State Park encompasses 9,837 acres on the Chilkat Peninsula south of Haines, offering a scenic and relatively remote camping experience. The 35-site campground sits in mixed evergreen and deciduous forest at the edge of Chilkat Inlet, providing world-class views of Rainbow Glacier and Davidson Glacier. Access requires navigating a steep gravel road with a 14% grade, which keeps crowds minimal and rewards visitors with spacious, private campsites. The park features a log cabin visitor center equipped with spotting scopes for viewing wildlife across the inlet, including seals, porpoises, whales, bears, and mountain goats. Three trails offer varied experiences: the easy 7-mile Ayiklutu Trail winds between forest and beach along the coast; Battery Point Trail provides a 2-mile route emerging onto the beach; and Mount Riley Trail challenges hikers with significant elevation gain for panoramic views of the area. The campground provides basic amenities with vault toilets, potable water during operating season, fire rings, and a boat launch for accessing the inlet's early June king salmon run. A 15-day camping limit applies, and fees are collected via electronic fee station.
Directions
Located 7 miles south of Haines on Mud Bay Road. Turn right onto Chilkat State Park Road, which is a steep gravel road with a 14% grade.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 269-8400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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