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Saint James Bay State Marine Park is located approximately 45 miles from the city of Haines and spans over 1,000 acres along the Chilkat Peninsula and Lynn Canal near St. James Bay and its surrounding valley. The park is a popular recreational day-use area for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, kayaking, and wildlife watching. It is accessible via float plane or via boat from Juneau, Auke Bay, or the Amalga Harbor boat launch. Visitors should note that there is no road access to the park and that the area experiences high average annual rainfall and snowfall, with inclement weather often setting in quickly and lasting for extended periods of time.

Address: St James Bay State Marine Park, Haines, AK 99827, Phone: 907-465-4563

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