Security Bay State Marine Park Explained

Security Bay State Marine Park
Website:Security Bay State Marine Park
Governing Body:Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Area:1960acres
Coords Ref:56°51'18"N 134°22'1"W
Map:Alaska
Nearest City:Kake
Location:Kuiu Island

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]

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]

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  1. Web site: Security Bay State Marine Park. Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
  2. Book: Smith, Darren. Parks Directory of the United States. Omnigraphics. 2007. 978-0-7808-0932-1. Detroit, MI. 283.
  3. Book: Central/Southern Southeast Area Plan. 2000. 77.