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.

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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