Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park

Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park


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The Kodiak State Parks Headquarters and the Visitor Center are located here at the Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park, north of Kodiak city on Miller Point. This 186-acre park was the site of a World War II fortification during the Aleutian campaign, complete with bunkers, gun emplacements, and pillboxes. Foot trails pass through the rain forest with Sitka Spruce trees leading to the coastline. From the shore, puffins, whales, sea otters, and sea lions can be seen from the same vantage point once used by U.S. soldiers to watch for Japanese aircraft and warships.

The park features an interpretive site, a campground, a group recreation site with covered picnic area, and a lake stocked with rainbow trout and arctic grayling.

The campsites at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park are designed primarily for tent campers. RV campers are encouraged to use the overflow parking area. A group recreation site with covered picnic area is available with a prepaid reservation.

Facilities: The Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park provides 13 individual campsites with restrooms, water, and picnic areas.

Reservations: Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park does not require reservations for entrance to the park.

Best Time To Visit: Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park is open year-round. When the first snow falls, the gate to the campground is closed, however, walk in camping is allowed.

Fees: Unknown

Accessibility: Restrooms, drinking water, and some historical features are all handicapped-accessible.

Rules: There are a variety of rules to consider when visiting one of the Alaskan State Parks, concerning everything from private property, pets, firearms, vehicles, mudflats, gold panning and more. Please contact the Kodiak Area Office for more specific information.

Directions: To reach Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park from the ferry dock, go west on Center Street, and make a right onto Rezanof Drive. Follow Rezanof for 3.7 miles. Turn right onto Abercrombie Drive which leads to the park. If starting from the Kodiak State Airport, make a right onto Rezanof Drive. Follow Rezanof for 8.5 miles. Turn right onto Abercrombie Drive.

Attractions Near
Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park

Abercrombie Campgrounds
Abercrombie Lake
Abercrombie Trails

Address

Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park

1400 Abercrombie Dr.

Kodiak, Alaska 99615

Phone
General: (907) 486-6339
Toll Free: (907) 486-3320

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