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Security Bay State Marine Park

Coordinates: 56°51′18″N 134°22′01″W / 56.85500°N 134.36694°W / 56.85500; -134.36694
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Security Bay State Marine Park
Map showing the location of Security Bay State Marine Park
Map showing the location of Security Bay State Marine Park
LocationKuiu Island
Nearest cityKake
Coordinates56°51′18″N 134°22′01″W / 56.85500°N 134.36694°W / 56.85500; -134.3669456°51'18"N 134°22'1"W
Area1,960 acres (790 ha)
EstablishedJuly 1, 1986 (1986-07-01)
Governing bodyAlaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
WebsiteSecurity Bay State Marine Park

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]

See also

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  • "Security Bay State Marine Park".

References

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