Kodiak Coast Recreation Area
Kodiak Coast Recreation Area is a rugged stretch of Kodiak Island offering remote beaches, fjords, and access for sea kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Kodiak Island Archipelago |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Kodiak Island Borough |
| District | Kodiak Coast |
| City | Kodiak |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 57.78 |
| Longitude | -152.55 |
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10:53 AM LOCAL TIMEKodiak Coast Recreation Area spans roughly 600 square kilometers of Kodiak Island’s southeastern and southern shores, from the strategic straits near Sargent Creek to the wind-whipped beaches of _Pasagshak Bay and beyond. The landscape is a mix of tidewater fjords, rocky headlands, and expansive intertidal zones, with elevations reaching about 1000 meters inland and low tide along isolated coastal sections. Visitors come for offshore and surf fishing, sea kayaking, and to watch sea otters, steller sea lions, and migratory birds that rely on the area's largely undeveloped habitat. While facilities and access points are limited, the region rewards travelers willing to hike, paddle, and camp in a true wilderness setting. Nearby communities like Kodiak City provide supplies, but many of the best routes and camping spots require planning and self-sufficiency.__
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