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For More Information: Visit us online at Alaska is big, wild, and scenic, www.alaskastateparks.org with a state park system to match. Encompassing Area Offices over 3.3 million acres of rugged, unspoiled terrain, the Alaska State Park System provides endless recreational opportunities year-round, and is a priceless resource for residents and visitors alike. Chugach State Park Potter Section House 18620 Seward Hwy. Anchorage, AK 99516 (907) 345-5014 Northern 3700 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 451-2695 Kenai/PWS P.O. Box 1247 Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 262-5581 Southeast 400 Willoughby Ave. P.O. Box 111070 Juneau, AK 99811 (907) 465-2481 Kodiak District 1400 Abercrombie Dr. Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6339 Wood-Tikchik State Park P.O. Box 1822 Dillingham, AK 99576 (907) 842-2641 Mat-Su/Copper Basin 7278 E. Bogard Road Wasilla, AK 99654 (907) 745-3975 DNR Public Information Centers Anchorage: (907) 269-8400 Fairbanks: (907) 451-2705 Welcome to Alaska State Parks Recreation From high alpine tundra to temperate rainforests, the state’s diverse landscapes are reflected in the parks, historic sites, recreation areas, trails, preserves, and special management areas that comprise the Alaska State Park System—a collection of 123 units Wood-Tikchik State Park Photo courtesy of Bill Berkhahn ranging in size from the half-acre Potter Section House State Historic Site to the 1.6-million-acre Wood-Tikchik State Park. Morgan’s Landing State Recreation Area Denali State Park Photo courtesy of Erik Schlimmer Recreational opportunities are equally varied: hike through fields of lupine; pick blueberries under the midnight sun; snowmachine in Denali country; observe a pod of orcas from your sea kayak; or fish the world-famous Kenai River. Alaska State Park units are an essential component of the Alaskan lifestyle, with locals participating in wilderness recreation at a rate twice that of the national average. Alaskans make up over two-thirds of the 5.4 million annual visitors to our parks. Outdoors is “where it’s at” in the last frontier, and with a square mile of land for every resident, we have plenty of room for you to find your Alaska! The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people. Harding Lake State Recreation Area Photo courtesy of Nicole Phillips 3rd Edition—2016 Rock ptarmigan, Chugach State Park Photo courtesy of Leanne Quirk Background, Hatcher Pass Management Area Photo courtesy of Matthew Johnson Chena River State Recreation Area Shrimping in Prince William Sound Eagle River Nature Center, Chugach State Park Photo courtesy of Ricketts Rafting Photo courtesy of Mary Wasche Photo courtesy of Jim Wood A Division of the Department of Natural Resources Camping History & Culture Historic preservation is embedded in the Alaska State Parks’ mission statement. Our uniquely Alaskan State Historical Parks (SHP) and State Historic Sites (SHS) represent several eras of Alaska’s history and are as diverse as the places in which they reside: tour a hard-rock gold mining camp at Independence Mine SHP in Palmer; explore a WW II Army artillery base at Fort Abercrombie SHP in Kodiak; or view Tlingit and Haida designs on the totem poles and the clan house at Totem Bight SHP in Ketchikan. Pitch a tent in the backcountry or slide your RV into a drive-in slip. With over 2,500 campsites and limitless backcountry settings, there is no shortage of camping options in Alaska State Parks. Explore the map inside for a list of developed campgrounds. Birch Lake State Recreation Site Big Delta State Historical Park Eklutna Lakeside Trail, Chugach State Park Public-Use Cabins Rupe Andrews Cabin, Alaska State Parks offers Shelter Island State Marine Park more than 60 public-use cabins for rent year-round. These coveted cabins are booked months in advance, so make your reservation today! For more information visit http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/cabins/index.htm. Kachemak Bay State Park Photo courtesy of Andre Kaeppele Wickersham State Historic Site Johnson Lake State Recreation Area Wood-Tikchik State Park Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site Photo courtesy of Kyle Joly Photo courtesy of Wayde Carroll Willow Creek State Recreation Area Photo courtesy of Donna Quante Chena River State Recreation Area Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park Photo courtesy of Kyle Joly Photo courtesy of Wanda Scholze Independence Mine State Historical Park Photo courtesy of Dan Kehlenbach Crow Pass Trail, Chugach State Park Photo courtesy of Justin Wholey Trails Totem Bight State Historical Park Photo courtesy of Mary Kowalczyk Background photo courtesy of Donna Olson Fort Rousseau State Historical Park Photo courtesy of Nicole Acevedo Independence Mine State Historical Park Photo courtesy of Wayne Biessel Alaska State Parks boasts an unrivaled multiuse trail system. Trails range from paved, ADA accessible paths to challenging mountain scrambles. Explore the map inside or visit us online at www.alaskastatetrails.org to view interactive maps and download printable guides. Brown bear, Chugach State Park Background photo, Wood-Tikchik State Park Contact: Kenai Area Headquarters, P.O. Box 1247 Soldotna, AK 99669, (or visit 35931 Lou Morgan Road, Sterling, AK 99669 (907) 262-5581) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cordova 22   UNDEVELOPED  UNDEVELOPED Kodiak 3 6 2 4 15 10 10         Cabins Fishing Boat Launch Historical Features Unit Name Afognak Island SP Buskin River SRS Ft. Abercrombie SHP Pasagshak River SRS Shuyak Island SP Woody Island SRS           57     58                      Mitkof Island Clover Passage Peril Strait South end of Gravina Island Lynn Canal Lynn Canal Gravina Island Admiralty Island Clover Passage Clarence Strait Kake Rocky Passage Kake Sumner Straight Sumner Strait Krestof Sound Eastern Passage Admiralty Island Tenakee Freshwater Bay Wrangell Kashevarof Passage Kruzof Island Chatham Strait Lynn Canal Lynn Canal Lynn Canal Stephens Passage Wrangell Island    UNDEVELOPED Location Afognak Island Mi. 4.5 W. Rezanof Dr. Mi. 4 E. Rezanof Dr. Mi. 40 Pasagshak Hwy. Shuyak Island Woody Island Key to Recreation Guides 98 Southeast = available handicap accessible facilities 13 5 23,39 6 9,18 26 Juneau 42 34 35 40          Nearest Community Eagle River Girdwood Girdwood Girdwood Girdwood Eagle River Eagle River  Eagle River  Eklutna Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage Eagle River Eagle River Anchorage Eagle River Eagle River Eagle River Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage PUBLIC-USE CABINS range from $20-$75 per night and can be reserved online. Location Arctic Valley Rd. Mi. 101.2 Seward Hwy. Mi. 101.2 Seward Hwy. Mi. 96.1 Seward Hwy. Mi. 102 Seward Hwy. Mi. 1.5 Eagle River Loop Rd Mi. 12.6 Glenn Hwy. Mi. 12 Eagle River Rd. Mi. 26.5 Glenn Hwy. Upper Huffman Rd. Mi. 103 Seward Hwy. Mi. 111 Seward Hwy. Mi. 7.4 Eagle River Rd. Mi. 21 Glenn Hwy. to Ski Rd. Upper O'Malley/Prospect Rd. Old Glenn Hwy. Hiland Rd. to South Fork Rd. Mi. 25.5 Glenn Hwy. Mi. 106-115 Seward Hwy. Upper Huffman Rd. Mi. 115 Seward Hwy. Contact: Potter Section House SHS, 18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99516 (907) 345-5014 21 37 32 7 2,8,11 Sitka 38 30 No  Yes      Petersburg 29 19 12 Wrangell 31 PARK USER FEES are returned to the park system to defray maintenance and operational costs. For more information on fees, including parking and boat launch passes, call 907-269-8400 or visit us online at www.alaskastateparks.org. Unit Name 1 Lake Aleknagik SRS 2 Wood-Tikchik SP = Sanitary Dump Station EMA = East Management Area SP = State Park SRS = State Recreation Site SRA = State Recreation Area SHP = State Historical Park SHS = State Historic Site ST = State Trail WP = Wilderness Park SMP = State Marine Park P = Preserve = Not accessible by road = Annual Passes not accepted = Developed launch suitable for trailered boats = Access for small handcarried boats = RV Camping (limited to 35 feet) X    Wrangell Ketchikan Sitka Ketchikan Juneau Haines Ketchikan Juneau Ketchikan Ketchikan Kuiu Island Prince of Wales Is. Wrangell Sitka Wrangell Juneau Chicagof Island Prince of Wales Is. Sitka Petersburg Juneau Juneau Juneau Juneau Wrangell Nearest Community  Kodiak Kodiak Kodiak Kodiak  Kodiak Kodiak Skagway 10 1 7 4 Haines 14 3 41 24 —Indicates campsites that accommodate RVs up to 35 feet. 27 20 Cabins Fishing Boat Launch Historical Features Trails   UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED   UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED   UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED  UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED                          Contact: Fort Abercrombie SHP, 1400 Abercrombie Dr., Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6339 Campsites: Most campsites accommodate RVs up to 60 feet. Dump stations are available at some sites. 1 1 Chugach SP A Alpenglow Ski Area B Bird Creek Campground C Bird Creek Overflow D Bird Point E Bird Ridge Trailhead F Eagle River Greenbelt Access G Eagle River Campground H Eagle River Nature Center I Eklutna Campground & Trailhead J Glen Alps Trailhead K Indian Trailhead L McHugh Creek Picnic Area M North Fork Eagle River Access N Peters Creek O Prospect Heights Trailhead P Ptarmigan Valley Trailhead Q South Fork Eagle River Access R Thunder Bird Falls ST S Turnagain Arm Trail T Upper Huffman Trailhead 2 Potter Section House SHS Drinking Water UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED Kenai/Prince William Sound 5 Unit Name Toilets Picnic Sites No. of Campsites Unit # (See Maps) Southeast Cabins Historical Features Boat Launch Trails Drinking Water Toilets Fishing 16 2 36 33 43 20, 27 16 28 15,17 Ketchikan 22 25 Cabins 6 3 er Fishing 3 2 5                 Mi. 135.2 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 151 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 28.7 Richardson Hwy. Port Wells Passage Canal Day Harbor Point Pigot Esther Island LaTouche Island Valdez Arm Day Harbor Eldorado Narrows Valdez Arm Valdez Arm Esther Island Resurrection Bay Cochrane Bay Resurrection Bay Port Wells iv 10 Chitina Boat Launch 3   rR Historical Features 10  UNDEVELOPED  UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED  UNDEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED      UNDEVELOPED     UNDEVELOPED Mi. 135 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 136.5 Sterling Hwy. op Drinking Water    Ninilchik Ninilchik Ninilchik Ninilchik Anchor Point Valdez Whittier  Whittier Seward Whittier Whittier Whittier Valdez Seward Seward Valdez Valdez Whittier Seward Whittier Seward Whitter Glennallen Copper Center C Toilets 30 13  HW 9 Seward 13 3 19,24 25,29,31  14 Alaska Public Lands Information Center (Anchorage)—(907) 644-3661 or (866) 869-6887 Public Information Center (Anchorage)—(907) 269-8400 (Fairbanks)—(907) 451-2705 Picnic Sites         48 14   23  Location Mi. 8-31 Haines Hwy. Lincoln Street Mi. 7 Mud Bay Rd. Mi. 10 Lutak Rd. Mi. 29 Glacier Hwy. Mi. 24 Glacier Hwy. Sitka Area Mi. 4.4 Halibut Point Rd. Juneau Area Mi. 27.2 Haines Hwy. Mi. 7.5 Halibut Point Rd. Grave Street Mi. 38.5 Glacier Hwy. Mi. 1 Beach Rd. Mi. 8.7 Tongass Rd. Mi. 18 N. Tongass Rd. Mi. 10 Tongass Rd. 7th Street For more information go to www.alaskastateparks.org Camping  Kodiak 12 Y. pe 27 Valdez 26  A D A SK  Southwest STERLING HWY. 17 32,20 Whittier 21 1830 28          Nearest Community Haines Sitka Haines Haines Juneau Juneau Sitka Sitka Juneau Haines Sitka Wrangell  Juneau Haines Ketchikan Ketchikan Ketchikan Juneau E GL 18 See Inset       9   A  11 G           5  N  4 HWY. LENN 8 NN  LA   Aleknagik Dillingham Historical Features  9 14 Tok 16  A  4    Contact: Southeast Office, 400 Willoughby Ave., Juneau, AK 99811 (907) 465-4563 11 8 HWY. Talkeetna r    A C 42  Kenai Soldotna 6 5 11,9 1 14,7 15 1 8 Homer Seldovia 10 Trails  10 26 R Anchorage Drinking Water  Mi. 47.9 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 79 Sterling Hwy. Ceichanski Rd. Mi. 47.9 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 10 Funny River Rd. Mi. 81 Sterling Hwy. Bridge Access Rd. Mi. 85 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 4.2 Kenai Spur Hwy. Mi. 85 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 2 Lowell Point Rd. TE Willow 20 6,7,19 14,15 8 1 5 1, 2,17 12 Palmer Toilets  Soldotna Sterling Soldotna Cooper Lndg. Sterling Sterling Kenai Sterling Kenai Sterling Seward IN 13 Picnic Sites             LI Susitna Riv er Trapper Creek No. of Campsites 37  W ve 7 9 NA IN 35 32 16 Trails Y X   D 3 W X     1 DE SE Drinking Water Girdwood H O Ri Toilets ARD SEW CL HW 1 Unit # (See Maps)  a Picnic Sites K C Tur nag B,E ain Arm D Y. Denali 20,320’ L,S Chugach 50 21 Ta n a n S 2 4 Cabins Fishing Boat Launch Historical Features Trails Drinking Water Toilets Picnic Sites No. of Campsites  X Unit # (See Maps) Kenai/Prince William Sound    12 1 6 5 CANADA  Eagle Cantwell 2           13 10 2 Unit Name Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Baranof Castle SHS Chilkat SP Chilkoot Lake SRS Eagle Beach SRA Ernest Gruening SHP Ft. Rousseau Causeway SHP Halibut Point SRS Juneau Trail System ST Mosquito Lake SRS Old Sitka SHP Petroglyph Beach SHS Point Bridget SP Portage Cove SRS (no overnight parking) Refuge Cove SRS Settlers Cove SRS Totem Bight SHP Wickersham SHS State Marine Parks Beecher Pass SMP Betton Island SMP Big Bear/Baby Bear SMP Black Sands Beach and Blank Islands SMP Channel Island SMP Chilkat Islands SMP Dall Bay SMP Funter Bay SMP Grant and Joe Islands SMP Grindall Island SMP High Island SMP Hole in the Wall SMP Joe Mace Island SMP Magoun Island SMP Mill Creek SMP Oliver Inlet SMP Pavlov Harbor SMP Salmon Bay SMP Sea Lion Cove SMP Security Bay SMP Shelter Island SMP St. James Bay SMP Sullivan Island SMP Taku Harbor SMP Thom's Place SMP No. of Campsites O,T, J Nenana ALASKA     Picnic Sites Mat-Su/ Copper River Basin 1 3 Y.        No. of Campsites Unit # (See Maps) Northern Fairbanks 4 HW 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 80 15 15  . WY E H STEES KA 4 5       15 Unit # (See Maps) Anchorage 16 W Y. N N LE G Circle E KS H G 11 . WY TH PAR ik Kn Northern AS 8 9 10 11 12 138 15 4 52 116 79 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 AL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7   OT LLI 1 Location Mi. 157 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 23 Richardson Hwy. Resurrection Bay Kenai Spur Hwy. Mi. 117 Sterling Hwy. Coho Loop Mi. 138 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 137.3 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 136.7 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 136.7 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 167 Sterling Hwy. Mi. 110 Sterling Hwy. Kachemak Bay Mi. 109.5 Sterling Hwy.     Nenana River m Ar R N I P Eagle River F M Q H A Chugach Nearest Community Anchor Point Valdez  Seward Nikiski Soldotna Kasilof Ninilchik Ninilchik Ninilchik Ninilchik Homer Kasilof Homer Kasilof    Eklutna Contact: Finger Lake SRA, 7278 E. Bogard Rd., Wasilla, AK 99654 (907) 745-3975 Unit Name Anchor River SRA Blueberry Lake SRS Caines Head SRA Captain Cook SRA Clam Gulch SRA Crooked Creek SRS Deep Creek SRA Deep Creek Beach Campground Deep Creek South Campground Deep Creek North Campground Diamond Creek SRS Johnson Lake SRA Kachemak Bay SP/ WP Kasilof River SRS Kenai River Special Management Area Big Eddy Bings Landing Ciechanski Cooper Landing Funny River Izaak Walton Kenai River Flats Morgans Landing Pillars Scout Lake Lowell Point SRS Ninilchik SRA Ninilchik River Campground Ninilchik View Campground Ninilchik Beach Ninilchik Overlook Campground Stariski SRS Worthington Glacier SRS Bettles Bay SMP Decision Point SMP Driftwood Bay SMP Entry Cove SMP Granite Bay SMP Horseshoe Bay SMP Jack Bay SMP Safety Cove SMP Sandspit Point SMP Sawmill Bay SMP Shoup Bay SMP South Esther Island SMP Sunny Cove SMP Surprise Cove SMP Thumb Cove SMP Ziegler Cove SMP      Kodiak  25 15     Mi. 26.7 Chena Hot Sp. Rd. Mi. 43 Chena Hot Sp. Rd. Mi. 27 Chena Hot Sp. Rd. Mi. 39 Chena Hot Sp. Rd. University Avenue Remington Road Mi. 267 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 238 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 109.5 Tok Cutoff Mi. 200.5 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 321.4 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 1,332 Alaska Hwy. Mi. 277.8 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 277.8 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 277.8 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 323.0 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 1,309 Alaska Hwy. Mi. 39 Steese Hwy. Mi. 10.5-11 Elliott Hwy. Mi. 11 Elliott Hwy. Mi. 10.5 Elliott Hwy. Unit # (See Maps)          Mi. 26.7 to Mi 51 Chena Hot Sp. Rd. Southwest            RICHARDSON HWY. 131      11 80 6 24 24 RK       PA       Cabins Fishing Boat Launch Historical Features       Cabins 18 30 10 12 23    . WY         NH              SO     D AR   6 97     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Contact: Northern Office, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 451-2695 Fishing       1 Boat Launch    Mi. 15 Hatcher Pass Rd. Mi. 16.5 Hatcher Pass Rd. Mi. 14 Hatcher Pass Rd. Mi. 11 Hatcher Pass Rd. Mi. 17.5 Hatcher Pass Rd. Mi. 76 Glenn Hwy. Mi. 16 Lake Louise Rd. Mi. 23.5 Edgerton Hwy. Mi. 101 Glenn Hwy. Mi. 36.4-38 Glenn Hwy. Mi. 96.6 Parks Hwy. Mi. 67.2 Parks Hwy. Mi. 6.5 Nancy Lake Pkwy. Mi. 6.5 Nancy Lake Pkwy. Mi. 6.1 Nancy Lake Pkwy. Mi. 4.8 Nancy Lake Pkwy. Mi. 66.5 Parks Hwy. Mi. 64 Tok Cut-off Mi. 3.5 Big Lake Rd. Mi. 79.5 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 19 Hatcher Pass Rd. Mi. 70.8 Parks Hwy.  H RIC 22 68 10 12 10 36    Palmer Palmer Palmer Palmer Palmer Palmer Glennallen Chitina Palmer Palmer Trapper Creek Willow Willow Willow Willow Willow Willow Slana Big Lake Copper Center Palmer Willow 13 14 15 16 Y 10 8     Mi. 147.1 Parks Hwy. Mi. 147.0 Parks Hwy. Mi. 162.7 Parks Hwy. Mi. 134.8 Parks Hwy. Mi. 156.5 Parks Hwy. Mi. 163.9 Parks Hwy. Mi. 137.2 Parks Hwy. Mi. 137.6 Parks Hwy. Mi. 117.5 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 0.7 Bogard Rd.  5 37 24 61 16 24 12 35 17 81 17   Location Mi. 274.5 Richardson Hwy. Mi. 305.5 Richardson Hwy. CANADA      Trapper Creek  Trapper Creek Trapper Creek Trapper Creek Trapper Creek Trapper Creek Trapper Creek Trapper Creek Glennallen Palmer   Nearest Community Delta Junction Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Delta Junction Delta Junction Delta Junction Tok Delta Junction Fairbanks Tok Delta Junction Delta Junction Delta Junction Fairbanks Tok Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks ALASKA                 W 28 41   Nearest Community Location Big Lake Mi. 5 N. Big Lake Rd. Big Lake Mi. 5.2 S. Big Lake Rd. H 12            73 23 10 Trails Drinking Water Picnic Sites   Toilets No. of Campsites Unit # (See Maps) 60 20 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 25 19 Y HW ON Unit Name 1 Big Lake North SRS 2 Big Lake South SRS 3 Denali SP AK Veterans Memorial Byers Lake Campground Denali View North Denali View South Ermine Hill Trailhead Little Coal Creek Trailhead Lower Troublesome Ck. Campground Upper Troublesome Ck. Trailhead 4 Dry Creek SRS 5 Finger Lake SRS 6 Hatcher Pass Management Area Archangel Rd. Trailhead Fishhook Trailhead Gold Mint Trailhead Government Peak 7 Independence Mine SHP 8 King Mountain SRS 9 Lake Louise SRA 10 Liberty Falls SRS 11 Matanuska Glacier SRS 12 Matanuska Lakes SRA (tent only) 13 Montana Creek SRS 14 Nancy Lake SRA Red Shirt Lake Trail South Rolly Lake Campground South Rolly Overlook Picnic Area Tanaina Lake Canoe Trail 15 Nancy Lake SRS 16 Porcupine Creek SRS 17 Rocky Lake SRS 18 Squirrel Creek 19 Summit Lake SRS 20 Willow Creek SRA 1 2 3 Unit Name Big Delta SHP Birch Lake SRS Chena River SRA Flat Creek Sloughboat launch Red Squirrel Campground Rosehip Campground Granite Tors Trail Campground Chena River SRS Clearwater SRS Delta SRS Donnelly Creek SRS Eagle Trail SRS Fielding Lake SRS Harding Lake SRA Moon Lake SRS Quartz Lake SRA Lost Lake Campground Quartz Lake Campground Salcha River SRS Tok River SRS Upper Chatanika River SRS Lower Chatanika River SRA Whitefish Olnes Pond LT DA Mat-Su/Copper River Basin Alaska State Parks Key to Map = State Park Unit = Park Ranger Station/ Information Center = Alaska Public Lands Information Center = Road I I I I = Railroad Nearest Community Location Aleknagik Mi. 19 Lake Rd. Dillingham Wood River Mtns. Contact: Wood-Tikchik State Park, Dillingham, AK 99576 (907) 842-2641 3rd Edition—2016