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 1 at 5:25AM AKST until March 1 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM AKST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 5:25AM AKST until March 2 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM AKST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 4:02AM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM AKST 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. .TODAY...N wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Light freezing spray. .TUE...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. .WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 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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