Tongass National Forest administers Yakutat Beach Campsite 1 as an established campground along the Alaska coast, managed by the US Forest Service. It sits within one of the largest national forests in the country, where coastal access and remote character define the setting. Nearby, Yakutat Beach Campsite 2 and Yakutat Beach Campsite 3 extend the beach camping options along this stretch. Campers planning a broader itinerary can explore campsites near Yakutat for additional context on the region. This site makes sense for self-sufficient campers comfortable with limited amenity information.
Description
This is the first of three tent platforms along the beach bluff to the North West of the Cannons at Cannon Beach. This site consists of a tent platform that can be covered with a tarp, a picnic table and a fire ring. It is located on the bluff and accesses the beach easily. This site is used by people beachcombing, walking, picnicking, surfing, and camping This is an accessible site with parking for 3 vehicles. ACTIVITIES Camping Picnicking: This area has loads of tables and is a great place for large gatherings.
Map & DirectionsYakutat Beach Campsite 1 is located in Alaska near Yakutat
Directions
Drive on Cannon Beach road, or FS 9963, 2.3 miles from the Airport Road to toward the beach. Just pasted Tawah Creek Bridge turn right on FS Road 9968. Drive an additional .7 miles along FS Road 9968 and the first of three tent platforms is on the left.
Coordinates
59.49778907 N
139.7424034 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 20 hrs 30 min from Tanacross, AK

