State Historical Park

Petroglyph Beach State Historical Park

Wrangell County, AlaskaAbout 19 acres
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
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

In Wrangell County, about 25 miles northwest of Wrangell, Petroglyph Beach State Historical Park covers about 19 acres.

The park supports historic sites, fishing, and hiking.

Fees and passes

Per vehicle daily parking fee at developed units (typically $5), per-site/vehicle camping (typically $20) and boat-launch fees; many remote units and marine parks are free. Listed by unit in the statewide fee table.

Statewide fee rule from Alaska's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

Historic sites and toursHikingFishing

Accessibility

ADA Facility - No

Boardwalk - ♿

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
Grave Street, Wrangell
AK
Nearest town
Wrangell — about 25 mi northwest (straight line)
Coordinates
56.4825, -132.3937

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Directions from the park

1 mile from the ferry terminal. From the Ferry Terminal Road, turn left on Stikine Avenue, which will turn into Evergreen Avenue. Follow Evergreen Avenue, and turn left on 5th Avenue. Follow the road until you arrive at Petroglyph Beach SHS.

Nearby state parks

Mill Creek State Marine Park
7.3 mi east (straight line)
Thom's Place State Marine Park
23.3 mi southeast (straight line)
Beecher Pass State Marine Park
26.1 mi west (straight line)
Salmon Bay State Marine Park
31.8 mi southwest (straight line)
Joe Mace Island State Marine Park
48.4 mi west (straight line)
Hole in the Wall State Marine Park
49.5 mi west (straight line)
High Island State Marine Park
53.4 mi west (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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