St. James Bay State Marine Park
Open — Open year-round. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica. Accessible only by boat or float plane.
Gale Warning issued March 27 at 12:44AM AKDT until March 27 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM AKDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 6 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 27 at 12:44AM AKDT until March 27 at 6:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM AKDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 6 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Gale Warning issued March 26 at 9:45PM AKDT until March 27 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. UPDATED ...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Light freezing spray. Near Point Couverden, gusts to 50 kt through the evening. .FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning. .FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light freezing spray. .SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray. .SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
About
St. James Bay State Marine Park is a remote marine park located approximately 35 miles northwest of Juneau and 45 miles south of Haines on the west side of Lynn Canal near the Chilkat Peninsula. Accessible only by boat or float plane, the park encompasses St. James Bay, Boat Harbor, and the valley draining the area. The bay offers abundant protected anchorages, beach landing areas, and concentrations of fish and wildlife. Small boats can reach the park from Amalga Harbor boat launch, Auke Bay, or Juneau, while float plane access is also available. The park is undeveloped and offers primitive camping opportunities along with the Bob Hinman Memorial public use cabin, which can be reserved through ReserveAmerica. The area experiences high recreational use and is popular for wildlife viewing, photography, waterfowl and big game hunting, sport fishing, boating, and kayaking. Summer temperatures average in the 60s with rare highs reaching 80 degrees, though high humidity and 60-90 inches of annual rainfall create a wet environment. Snow can begin accumulating as early as October. Visitors should bring warm clothing and quality rain gear, as weather can change quickly and storms can last for days.
Directions
Accessible only by boat or float plane. Small boats can launch from Amalga Harbor boat launch, Auke Bay, or Juneau. Located on the west side of Lynn Canal, approximately 35 miles northwest of Juneau and 45 miles south of Haines.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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