Canoe Passage State Marine Park is an undeveloped 2,507 acre (1,015 ha) Alaska State Park on Hawkins Island. The state park is 8 miles west of Cordova. There is no road access to the island. Popular activities include boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and kayaking.[1][2] The park is surrounded by forested uplands and wetlands.
| Canoe Passage State Marine Park | |
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| Location | Hawkins Island |
| Nearest city | Cordova |
| Coordinates | 60°30′56″N 146°8′45″W / 60.51556°N 146.14583°W60°30′56″N 146°8′45″W / 60.51556°N 146.14583°W |
| Area | 2,507 acres (1,015 ha) |
| Established | June 14, 1990 |
| Governing body | Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation |
| Website | Canoe Passage State Marine Reserve |
The park is home to several crucial habitat areas including otter haul-outs, seal haul-outs, and migratory bird paths. Harbor seal and Steller sea lion sites can be found on the rocks off the entrance on the north side of Hawkins Island.[3][4]
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edit- ^ "Canoe Passage State Marine Park". Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on 2017-09-16.
- ^ Smith, Darren (2007). Parks Directory of the United States. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-7808-0932-1.
- ^ Prince William Sound/Copper River Area Transportation Plan: Preliminary Environmental Issues Identification Technical Memorandum (PDF). 1998. p. 15.
- ^ Prince William Sound Area Contingency Plan (PDF). 2020. pp. 136, 168.
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