Halibut Point State Recreation Site
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 43 acres, Halibut Point State Recreation Site lies in Sitka County, about 6 miles south of Sitka.
Popular activities here are historic sites, fishing, and hiking.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Halibut Point State Recreation Area: Parking | $5 |
Official wording
Halibut Point State Recreation Area: Parking $5
Alaska park passes
- Annual Day Use Parking Pass — $60. Day-use parking at most state parks for the calendar year (not Pillars/Eagle Rock boat launches, Arctic Valley, Eagle River Nature Center) Details
- Annual Boat Launch Pass — $150. Boat launch fees for the calendar year Details
- Disabled Veterans Camping Pass. Camping for qualifying disabled veterans Details
From the Alaska state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
FishingHistoric sites and toursHiking
Trails
Halibut Point State Recreational Site is located along the ocean, four miles north of downtown Sitka, Halibut Point State Recreational Site is a popular day use recreational area for local residents and visitors. Three covered picnic shelters and a number of picnic sites are located in this park. In addition, a half mile hiking trail provides an opportunity to walk through the coastal spruce and hemlock forest. The ocean beach offers people a chance to beach comb and explore the inter-tidal zone.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Facility - Yes Toilets - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4.4 Halibut Point Road
AK - Nearest town
- Sitka — about 6 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 57.1020, -135.3995
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Mile 4.4 Halibut Point Road, Sitka, Alaska.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alaska State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Alaska DNR ArcGIS 'ASP Park Boundary' layer (OpenData/Recreational_ParkBoundary MapServer/2, refreshed daily), with unit pages from the region 'List of Units' tabs
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology