Kodiak Island
From Recreation.gov
Update: Blue Fox Bay Cabin is undergoing renovations for the remainder of 2025 through summer 2026. During this time, the ramp to/from the cabin will be under construction.
Gale Warning issued February 8 at 8:02PM AKST until February 10 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming S 35 kt after midnight. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow. .TUE...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft. .TUE NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. .WED...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft. .THU...W wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft. .FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 8 at 8:02PM AKST until February 10 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming SE 30 kt after midnight. Seas 6 ft. Rain and snow. .TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. .TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .WED THROUGH FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 8 at 3:19PM AKST until February 10 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SE 25 kt after midnight. Seas 6 ft. Rain and snow. .TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. .TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .WED...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .THU...W wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .FRI...W wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Gale Warning issued February 8 at 3:19PM AKST until February 10 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON NIGHT...S wind 15 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow. .TUE...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft. .TUE NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. .WED...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft. .THU THROUGH FRI...W wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
Overview
Kodiak Island is Alaska's largest island and home to the 1.9 million-acre Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, accessible only by floatplane or boat—no roads or maintained trails penetrate the refuge interior. The island is open year-round and accessible via commercial flights from Anchorage or the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system. Road system camping is available at two state recreation sites: Buskin River (15 sites along a prime salmon fishery) and Pasagshak River (6 tent sites, 6 RV sites with 40' limit, 7-night maximum stay). The refuge itself offers remote public use cabins bookable through Recreation.gov, all requiring float plane access except Blue Fox Bay, Uganik Island, and Viekoda Bay which are boat-accessible. Winter brings mild, rainy conditions typical of southern Alaska. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in downtown reopened in April 2025 after winter closure. Be aware that much land along the road system is owned by Native corporations requiring day-use and camping permits due to past abuse. Weather is notoriously variable—always plan for delays. Recent fishery closures (Gulf of Alaska pollock) have impacted the local economy but don't affect visitor access. The island hosts approximately 13,000 residents, 2,300+ brown bears, and 600+ nesting bald eagle pairs.
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