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Black Sands Beach State Marine Park

Lower Atkinson St

907-269-8400

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.

Facilities:
- Undeveloped
- 640 Acres
- Picnic Shelter
- Outhouse

Activities
- Fishing

Black Sands Beach State Marine Park is not affiliated with AmericanTowns Media

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