Established Camping
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
State Park
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).
Location
Black Sands Marine State Park - Blank Island Campsite is located in Alaska
Coordinates
55.27212154 N
131.6438294 W
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
