Russian Bishop's House
Visitor Center · Alaska ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Sitka Alaska Native Village Statistical Area (E1)
- 27 ft
- Elevation
One of only four Russian period buildings left in North America. Explore exhibits about Russian America and the role of the Russian Orthodox Church. Free tours are offered May to September. Hours of operation vary depending on staff availability.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/sitk/.
57.05169, -135.33106 · 57°3'6.1"N 135°19'51.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 62°F in Aug, down to 37°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 39 | 42 | 49 | 54 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 57 | 49 | 42 | 38 |
| Low °F | 29 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 39 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 39 | 33 | 30 |
| Precip in | 9.6 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 5.5 | 9.6 | 13.8 | 14.8 | 12.1 | 11.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Russian Bishop's House
- Can you reserve a site at Russian Bishop's House?
- No. Russian Bishop's House is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Russian Bishop's House
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- Visitor Center 0.5 mi · Facility
- Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter 2.7 mi · Campground
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Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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