Security Bay State Marine Park is a 1,960 acre (790 ha) undeveloped Alaska state marine park on the north end of Kuiu Island, facing Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait. The bay provides a safe haven anchorage for vessels in the area. The nearest city is Kake, about 20 miles to the east. There is no road access to the park.[1][2]
| Security Bay State Marine Park | |
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| Location | Kuiu Island |
| Nearest city | Kake |
| Coordinates | 56°51′18″N 134°22′01″W / 56.85500°N 134.36694°W56°51'18"N 134°22'1"W |
| Area | 1,960 acres (790 ha) |
| Established | July 1, 1986 |
| Governing body | Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation |
| Website | Security Bay State Marine Park |
Popular activities include camping, fishing, kayaking, boating, and wildlife viewing.
The park is a waterfowl and shorebird concentration area, waterfowl community harvest area, and Dungeness crab commercial harvest area. The park is also used by black bear, deer, and waterfowl hunters.[3]
See also
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edit- ^ "Security Bay State Marine Park". Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
- ^ Smith, Darren (2007). Parks Directory of the United States. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-7808-0932-1.
- ^ Central/Southern Southeast Area Plan (PDF). 2000. p. 77.