Chilkat Islands State Marine Park
"Haines is the closest community and the main staging area for boaters, paddlers, and wildlife watchers heading to the park. Visitors from Haines often make day trips or overnight outings to the islands."
Chilkat Islands State Marine Park offers a rugged Southeast Alaska coastal experience centered on boating, paddling, and wildlife viewing. Visitors come for secluded beaches, tidal flats, and opportunities to see eagles, seals, and shorebirds in a pristine marine setting.
Chilkat State Park
"Haines is the closest community and the main gateway to the park. Visitors from Haines often come for day trips, beach access, fishing, and wildlife viewing."
Chilkat State Park offers a mix of shoreline, forested slopes, and open views of the Chilkat Inlet and Lynn Canal. It is a popular base for wildlife watching, kayaking, fishing, and quiet day use close to Haines.