Public Campground
Black Sands Marine State Park - Blank Island Campsite
Black Sands Marine State Park - Blank Island Campsite is located near the rugged coastline of Alaska. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 60°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby Tongass National Forest and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding marine environment.
Description
The dark sandy, shallow sloping beaches and forest has been a popular recreation area since the 1930's, and historically used by the Tlingits for fishing and hunting. There is a 1/2 mile wood chip trail traversing the southern-most Blank Islands.
The park offers exploring, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, hiking, and camping. Access is currently by boat or aircraft.
This park encompasses the Blank Islands and a portion of Gravina Island, at the mouth of the Blank Inlet on the East side of Gravina Island (about 4.6 miles directly south of Ketchikan).
Detours Nearby
Twelvemile Cabin
5 hrs 21 min away
Red Bay Lake Cabin
9 hrs 9 min away
Location
Black Sands Marine State Park - Blank Island Campsite is located in Alaska
Coordinates
55.27212154 N
131.6438294 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
