Grindall Island State Marine Park
Open — Open year-round. Accessible only by boat or floatplane. The public use cabin and primitive camping sites are available for reservation.
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
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
Grindall Island State Marine Park is a remote 240-acre wilderness destination in Southeast Alaska, located 18 air miles west of Ketchikan and 40 air miles from Craig. Accessible only by boat or floatplane, this marine park offers an authentic backcountry experience in the Tongass National Forest region. The island was homesteaded and operated as a fox farm between 1922 and the 1950s, adding historical significance to the natural beauty. The park features a reservable public use cabin, primitive camping sites for adventurous visitors, and an unmaintained mooring buoy in Grindall Passage. An unmaintained trail traverses the forested island from the cabin site to a lake in the island's interior, providing hiking opportunities through Southeast Alaska's temperate rainforest. The Grindall Island area is known for excellent salmon and halibut fishing, attracting anglers seeking productive waters in a remote setting. Wildlife viewing is a major attraction, with a sea lion haul-out located just east of Grindall Island at Approach Rock. Visitors may also encounter whales and diverse marine life in the surrounding waters. This is an essential destination for those seeking to experience the remote Southeast Alaska marine environment, though all visitors must be self-sufficient and pack out all trash.
Directions
Accessible only by boat or floatplane. Located 18 air miles west of Ketchikan and 40 air miles from Craig. No road access.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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