There’s no shortage of state marine parks near Valdez, and Jack Bay can be found 15 miles away from the town. Of course, like many parks in Alaska, you’ll need to fly in or boat in to access this beautiful bay. In fair weather, the bay can be used as an anchorage, but you won’t have much protection from whatever the water wants to throw your way, so keep that in mind and always err on the side of safety. There are campsites and a rental cabin, and experts agree—the best campsite is on the island in the middle of the bay, but several other options also exist. If “remote” and “wild” are two of your favorite words, this could be the spot of your next epic camping trip!
There’s no shortage of state marine parks near Valdez, and Jack Bay can be found 15 miles away from the town. Of course, like many parks in Alaska, you’ll need to fly in or boat in to access this beautiful bay. In fair weather, the bay can be used as an anchorage, but you won’t have much protection from whatever the water wants to throw your way, so keep that in mind and always err on the side of safety. There are campsites and a rental cabin, and experts agree—the best campsite is on the island in the middle of the bay, but several other options also exist. If “remote” and “wild” are two of your favorite words, this could be the spot of your next epic camping trip!
Have desert island fantasies? If you’re in Alaska, Jack Bay Campground’s the next best thing. With just a few sites for primitive tenting, you can make yourself at home here and play survivalist, too. While part of the campground’s on a bona-fide island, if you feel more secure on the mainland within heavily-forested Jack Bay State Marine Park, th Read more...
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Jack Bay State Marine Park
There’s no shortage of state marine parks near Valdez, and Jack Bay can be found 15 miles away from the town. Of course, like many parks in Alaska, you’ll need to fly in or boat in to access this beautiful bay. In fair weather, the bay can be used as an anchorage, but you won’t have much protection from whatever the water wants to throw your way, so keep that in mind and always err on the side of safety. There are campsites and a rental cabin, and experts agree—the best campsite is on the island in the middle of the bay, but several other options also exist. If “remote” and “wild” are two of your favorite words, this could be the spot of your next epic camping trip!
There’s no shortage of state marine parks near Valdez, and Jack Bay can be found 15 miles away from the town. Of course, like many parks in Alaska, you’ll need to fly in or boat in to access this beautiful bay. In fair weather, the bay can be used as an anchorage, but you won’t have much protection from whatever the water wants to throw your way, so keep that in mind and always err on the side of safety. There are campsites and a rental cabin, and experts agree—the best campsite is on the island in the middle of the bay, but several other options also exist. If “remote” and “wild” are two of your favorite words, this could be the spot of your next epic camping trip!
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Have desert island fantasies? If you’re in Alaska, Jack Bay Campground’s the next best thing. With just a few sites for primitive tenting, you can make yourself at home here and play survivalist, too. While part of the campground’s on a bona-fide island, if you feel more secure on the mainland within heavily-forested Jack Bay State Marine Park, th Read more...
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