Decision Point State Marine Park

Decision Point State Marine Park is a 460-acre Alaska state marine park located at the eastern end of Passage Canal. The park is named because one decides at this point whether to head out into Port Wells. There is no road access to the park.[1]

Decision Point State Marine Park
LocationPassage Canal
Nearest cityWhittier
Coordinates60°48′6″N 148°28′53″W
Area460 acres (190 ha)
EstablishedJune 14, 1990 (1990-06-14)
Governing bodyAlaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
WebsiteDecision Point State Marine Park

Popular activities include kayaking, boating, fishing, and camping. There are two camping beaches.

There are many species in the park. Sea animals that can be observed in the park include sea otters, seals, porpoise, and whales. Land animals include moose, black bear, mountain goats, coyotes, and wolves. Birds include eagles, gyrfalcons, and puffins.[2]

Map of Decision Point State Marine park and surrounding areas.

There is a public use cabin that can host eight guests located at Squirrel Cove. The cabin is constructed of beetle-killed, milled spruce logs. There is no freshwater source or cell phone service near the cabin. The price per night is $75.[2][3]

See also
  • "Decision Point State Marine Park".
  • "Squirrel Cove Cabin".

References
  1. "Decision Point State Marine Park". Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
  2. "Squirrel Cove Cabin". Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
  3. "Fees by Park Facility". Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
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