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Jack Bay State Marine Park

Coordinates: 61°1′48″N 146°33′36″W / 61.03000°N 146.56000°W / 61.03000; -146.56000
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Jack Bay State Marine Park
Jack Bay State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map showing the location of Jack Bay State Marine Park
Map showing the location of Jack Bay State Marine Park
Location in Alaska
Nearest cityValdez
Coordinates61°1′48″N 146°33′36″W / 61.03000°N 146.56000°W / 61.03000; -146.56000
Area1,544 acres (6.25 km2)
Established1990
Governing bodyAlaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Jack Bay State Marine Park

Jack Bay State Marine Park is a 1,544 acre (625 ha) state park in the U.S. state of Alaska near Valdez. The park covers 811 acres and is nestled in Jack Bay, about an hour's boat ride from Valdez.[1] The park is surrounded by steep mountains and a spruce-hemlock forest. There is no road access to the park; the park is only accessible by boat or plane.[2] Popular activities include camping, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.

The park consists of alder, muskeg, salt marsh and old growth forest of spruce and hemlock.

The park has a 12x14 rustic cabin that sleeps six.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Smith, Darren (2007). Parks Directory of the United States. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-7808-0932-1.
  2. ^ "Jack Bay State Marine Park". Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
  3. ^ Sustainable Economic Development for the Prince William Sound Region. National Wildlife Federation. 2005. p. 60.
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