Overview
Yakutat Beach Campground offers a small, primitive camping area with 3 tent platforms along Cannon Beach, perched on a bluff near the remote town of Yakutat on Alaska’s Gulf Coast. Managed by the Alaska DNR, it’s surrounded by sandy shores and coastal forest, providing a back-to-basics experience with stunning views of the Gulf and nearby peaks. This campground is a quiet retreat for campers looking to beachcomb, fish the surf, or enjoy the solitude of Yakutat’s wild coastline, far from the state’s main road system.
Location & Access
- Location: On the beachfront near Yakutat, Alaska, along Cannon Beach.
- Access: Reachable via local unpaved roads from Yakutat; these can be rough, so a high-clearance vehicle may be needed, especially after rain. Yakutat is accessible only by air or sea, with no road connections to the rest of Alaska’s highway system.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open year-round, though summer offers the easiest access and most comfortable conditions.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 3 sites, suitable for tents only.
- Site Spacing & Privacy: The limited sites in this remote setting offer ample privacy, ideal for solitude seekers.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Portable toilet
- Additional Amenities: Tent platforms elevate sites above the sandy bluff; fire rings and tables included, you can also bring your portable gears.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Walk Cannon Beach to beachcomb for shells or driftwood, fish the surf for salmon or halibut, or enjoy a campfire with Gulf views.
- Nearby Attractions: Yakutat offers fishing charters to the Gulf of Alaska and guided boat tours to Hubbard Glacier, a tidewater giant 30 miles offshore; the town’s small museum highlights local Tlingit history.
