Yakutat

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Yakutat Alaska Native Village Statistical Area (E1)

66 ft
Elevation
Yakutat Bay
Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov
Yakutat is located in the southern portion of the park along the coastline in Yakutat Bay at the base of the St. Elias Mountains. Accessible only by plane or boat, this area encompasses the park's coastal region, with 155 miles of little-known coastline, where giant mountains, enormous glaciers, and temperate rainforest meet the ocean. For information, please call Park Headquarters in Copper Center at (907) 822-5234.

Getting there

Yakutat is a remote community and, like many cities in Southeast Alaska, can only be accessed by air or water. Alaska Airlines offers daily jet passenger and freight service to and from both Juneau and Anchorage. Flight times vary depending on the season. The local airport is 4 miles southeast of the city of Yakutat. The Alaska State Ferry System offers a stop in Yakutat, but does not service the community year-round.

59.54887, -139.72877 · 59°32'55.9"N 139°43'43.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 62°F in Aug, down to 31°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F313638465358616256483834
Low °F202325303643484741352725
Precip in14.010.69.28.49.54.88.015.119.418.910.214.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Cannon Beach, Yakutat, Alaska
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Common questions about Yakutat

Can you reserve a site at Yakutat?
No. Yakutat is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Yakutat

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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