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Shoup Bay State Marine Park

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Updated 6 months ago
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Some/All sites require boat to access

About

A 4,560-acre state marine park located five miles southwest of the Port of Valdez in Prince William Sound. The park features Shoup Glacier and a black-legged kittiwake rookery in the lagoon. Access is primarily by boat, though an 11-mile trail from Valdez is also available. The park offers three public-use cabins (McAllister, Moraine, and Kittiwake) that each sleep up to 8 people and require advance reservations. Multiple campsites are located around the bay perimeter and at the eastern lagoon end. Amenities include toilets, trails, and drinking water near the bay head. No camping limit is imposed. Visitors should watch for icebergs as navigation hazards and protect nesting areas. The Shoup Glacier has receded about 1.5 miles, creating new terrain and a brackish lagoon connected by a tidal river, requiring careful timing with tides for access.

Services & Amenities

  • Vault/pit toilets available
  • Central/shared water available

Contact

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State
907-262-5581Visit WebsiteGet Directions
Address
Valdez, AK, USA

Resources & References

  • Alaska State Parks

    Kenai/Prince William Sound Area Office: (907) 262-5581

  • Alaska State Parks

    Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation homepage

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Shoup Bay State Marine Park

  1. /
Updated 6 months ago
Directions

Facility Details

Some/All sites require boat to access

About

A 4,560-acre state marine park located five miles southwest of the Port of Valdez in Prince William Sound. The park features Shoup Glacier and a black-legged kittiwake rookery in the lagoon. Access is primarily by boat, though an 11-mile trail from Valdez is also available. The park offers three public-use cabins (McAllister, Moraine, and Kittiwake) that each sleep up to 8 people and require advance reservations. Multiple campsites are located around the bay perimeter and at the eastern lagoon end. Amenities include toilets, trails, and drinking water near the bay head. No camping limit is imposed. Visitors should watch for icebergs as navigation hazards and protect nesting areas. The Shoup Glacier has receded about 1.5 miles, creating new terrain and a brackish lagoon connected by a tidal river, requiring careful timing with tides for access.

Services & Amenities

  • Vault/pit toilets available
  • Central/shared water available

Contact

Managed By
State
907-262-5581Visit WebsiteGet Directions
Address
Valdez, AK, USA

Resources & References

  • Alaska State Parks

    Kenai/Prince William Sound Area Office: (907) 262-5581

  • Alaska State Parks

    Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation homepage

Share This Campground

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Last updated 6 months ago

CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.