 | | Alaska's first state park, and only wilderness park, contains roughly 400,000 acres of mountains, glaciers, forests and ocean. The bay's twisted rock formations are evidence of the movement of the earth's crust. Highlighted by changing weather patterns, the park's scenery is a backdrop for high quality recreation. Park visitors will find opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, camping and mountain sports.Kachemak Bay is a critical habitat area, supporting many species of marine life. Visitors frequently observe sea otters, seals, porpoise and whales. Intertidal zones offer natural settings for marine studies. Land mammals include moose, black bear, mountain goats, coyotes and wolves. The many species of birds that inhabit the bay, including eagles, gyrfalcons and puffins, make it a popular area for bird watching.Hiking and camping along the shoreline and in the surrounding forests and mountains are excellent. Above timberline, skiers and hikers will find glaciers and snowfields stretching for miles. Special park attractions include Grewingk Glacier, Poot Peak, China Poot Bay, Halibut Cove Lagoon, Humpy Creek, and China Poot (Leisure) Lake. |
| |  | | | Facilities: The Kachemak Bay State Park offers 21 individual campsites. Restrooms are also provided. Reservations: Unknown Best Time To Visit: This park is open from June to September. Fees: Unknown Accessibility: Unknown Rules: There are a variety of rules at the Kachemak Bay State Park, concerning everything from private property, pets, firearms, vehicles, mudflats, gold panning and more. Please contact the Ranger Districts for more specific information. Directions: Access to the park is by boat or airplane, as there are no roads to the park. Air charters, water taxi services, and boat rentals are available in Homer. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Alaska State Parks, Kenai Area Office | | PO Box 1247 | | Soldotna, Alaska 99669 |
| | | Phone | | General: (907) 262-5581 | |
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