Shuyak Island State Park
Open year-round. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica up to 7 months in advance. All four cabins operate through December 31, 2026. Visitors must arrange floatplane or boat transportation from Kodiak. Poor weather frequently delays flights.
Flood Watch issued June 1 at 3:39PM AKDT until June 3 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Kodiak Island, including the communities of Kodiak City, Port Lions, Ouzinkie, Old Harbor. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from heavy rain may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including Bells Flats. Heavy rain may saturate soils, resulting in isolated landslides in areas of steep terrain. Strong east to northeast winds gusting to near 60 mph at times may also result in downed trees due to saturated soils. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An unseasonably strong North Pacific low and its atmospheric river continue to impact Kodiak Island. The heaviest rain will continue through tonight, then rain intensity slowly diminishes through Tuesday afternoon. Up to an additional 2 inches of rain are expected through Wednesday morning. Overall, rain totals have trended lower as rain is now forecast to end earlier on Wednesday morning than initially forecast. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for possible landslides.
Wind Advisory issued June 1 at 5:35AM AKDT until June 1 at 11:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kodiak Island. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Downed trees are also possible due to the combination of strong winds and saturated soils from expected excessive rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An unseasonably strong North Pacific low will bring very gusty east to northeasterly winds to Kodiak Island and the surrounding coastal waters this morning through Tuesday. The strongest winds and gusts are expected between this morning and late tonight, with widespread wind gusts near 60 mph possible. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected to persist into Tuesday before slowly diminishing Tuesday night.
About
Shuyak Island State Park is a remote wilderness destination comprising nearly 50,000 acres at the northern end of the Kodiak Archipelago. The park features a virgin Sitka spruce forest, miles of rugged coastline, beaches, and protected waterways ideal for sea kayaking. Four public-use cabins are situated just above the water's edge in sheltered bays: Deer Haven, Salmon Cove, Eagles Nest, and Mulcahy View. Each cabin measures 12x20 feet with four double-sized sleeping platforms accommodating up to 8 people. Cabins are equipped with a wood stove, firewood shed, basic cooking pots and utensils, first aid kit, and an outhouse. Fresh water is available from nearby creeks but must be hauled to the cabin and treated before drinking. A ranger station is located on Big Bay, and approximately 14 miles of established trails connect the bays. Access is exclusively by floatplane or boat from Kodiak, with multiple air charter services available. Visitors must be entirely self-sufficient as no supplies or services exist on the island. Weather conditions can be severe with frequent fog, rain, and high winds that may delay flights for days. Kodiak brown bears inhabit the island, requiring proper food storage. Summer temperatures range from the low 40s to mid-60s Fahrenheit.
Directions
Shuyak Island is located 54 air miles north of Kodiak Island with no road access. Access is by floatplane or boat only. Multiple air charter services operate from Kodiak to the island. Float planes land directly at the cabin locations in protected bays.
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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 |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 486-6339 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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