Kachemak Bay State Park

The 400,000-acre park features coastal forests, marine environments, alpine areas, glaciers, and mountains along 80 miles of untamed coastline.

The Alaska Legislature designated Kachemak Bay as the first state park in 1970, protecting the natural resources and traditional lands of native peoples.

Native Alaskan communities maintained a connection to these lands for generations, utilizing the marine resources and forests for sustenance.

Visitors need to arrange water taxi services from Homer to reach the park, as no roads connect directly to this wilderness destination.

The park contains Grewingk Glacier, where massive ice fields meet the ocean waters of Kachemak Bay.

Location: Alaska

Part of: Kenai Peninsula

Website: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/kenai/kachemakbaysp.htm

GPS coordinates: 59.53280,-151.21000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:38