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Tonsina Point at Caines Head

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Tonsina Point at Caines Head is located near the coast in Alaska, featuring rugged terrain with dense forests and rocky beaches. Temperatures can range from 20°F in winter to 60°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Caines Head State Recreation Area and the historic Fort McGilvray, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

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Tonsina Point at Caines Head is located in Alaska

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60.04552496 N
149.4430814 W

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    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
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  • Picnic Table
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  • Toilets
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  • Fires

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Reviewed Jul. 29, 2024

Tent Camping + Tonsina Cabin

We didn't get to stay in the cabin this time, but it looks nice! It was built recently. The cabin can be reservered in advance, see more info about it here: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/tonsinacabin.htm

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Rainy weather is common here, but fortunately there are covered areas for cooking/eating.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Tonsina Point at Caines Head by Leslie R., July 29, 2024
  • Review photo of Tonsina Point at Caines Head by Leslie R., July 29, 2024
  • Review photo of Tonsina Point at Caines Head by Leslie R., July 29, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 21, 2022

Amazing views next to the Beach

We just passed through here while hiking, but it was absolutely beautiful. There was a nice pavilion and fire pit.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Tonsina Point at Caines Head by Connor O., August 21, 2022
  • Review photo of Tonsina Point at Caines Head by Connor O., August 21, 2022
  • Review photo of Tonsina Point at Caines Head by Connor O., August 21, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2018

Beautiful location, lots of campsite choices

Tonsina Point Campground is the first campground, 2.1mi hike in from Lowell Point, on the way out to Caines Head/North Beach or is a great destination to camp on its own. Parking at the trail head does cost $5/night or is free with a season pass. The trail passes through beautiful forest and gains some elevation, about 250ft, before dropping down to the coast line. To access Caines Head after Tonsina, one MUST pay attention to the tide tables and can only safely pass the shoreline at low tide. We arrived late in the day, and low tide was at 7am the next day, so camping at Tonsina was a perfect choice. Now mind you, it gets crowded on the weekends on this trail, but we came out on a Thursday in late summer and the campground was empty.

The campground itself is set back in the forest for some windbreak. There is about 5 or 6 semi private, flat sites with fire circles with dispersed places for tents here and there. There is a long drop toilet but NO toilet paper. There are two bear bins for food with two picnic tables that has an overhead shelter roof. Great on rainy days. No running water but there's a gorgeous stream nearby for filtering.

If it's a nice day like we had, bypass the official camping area and camp on the beach. We found a lovely flat spot well above the waterline. Woke up to eagles, harlequin ducks and glacier views. Kept our food in the bear bins as there are frequent bear sightings.

We continued on to Caines Head/North Beach the next night but I'd also have been perfectly happy to relax on the beach with a book and some binoculars for a few days.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Tonsina Point at Caines Head by Stacey C., August 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Tonsina Point at Caines Head by Stacey C., August 24, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Tonsina Point at Caines Head?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tonsina Point at Caines Head, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.