🌤 Weather at Dall Bay State Marine Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33–56 °F | 48–63 °F | 35–59 °F | 31–42 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Metlakatla 6 S, 10 mi away, elevation 105 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Tidelands at the Southwest End of Gravina Island
Dall Bay State Marine Park covers 585 acres at the southwest end of Gravina Island, about 13 miles (straight line) southwest of Ketchikan. Alaska State Parks describes the park as currently all tidelands, and it is undeveloped.
Fishing is the one activity Alaska State Parks lists. There are no facilities and no road access.
Things to Do
- Fishing: the activity Alaska State Parks lists for this park
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Southwest end of Gravina Island, about 13 miles (straight line) southwest of Ketchikan |
| Size | 585 acres (currently all tidelands) |
| Access | No road access. Boat |
| Facilities | None (undeveloped) |
| Fees | No entrance fee listed by Alaska State Parks (as of October 2026) |
| Accessibility | No accessibility information on the Alaska State Parks page |
| Managed By | Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation |
| Coordinates | 55.1589, -131.7409 |
Getting There
Ketchikan is the closest town. Dall Bay is reached by boat only. Because the park consists of tidelands, check the tide tables before you go.
Nearby State Parks
All neighbors are reached by water, so the straight-line distances below are shorter than any boat route. Black Sands Beach State Marine Park lies about 9 miles northeast, Refuge Cove State Recreation Site about 17 miles north and Totem Bight State Historical Park about 18 miles north.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dall Bay State Marine Park?
At the southwest end of Gravina Island, about 13 miles (straight line) southwest of Ketchikan; there is no road access.
Are there facilities at Dall Bay?
No. The 585-acre park is undeveloped and, according to Alaska State Parks, currently consists entirely of tidelands.
Sources: Alaska State Parks, Dall Bay State Marine Park. Last updated: October 2026.
Camping reservations: Alaska State Parks lists no reservable sites for Dall Bay State Marine Park. Cabins and campsites that can be booked are listed at reservealaskastateparks.com. As of October 2026.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Dall Bay State Marine Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are welcome in Alaska State Parks and campgrounds when leashed and accompanied by the owner; unleashed dogs are allowed in the backcountry if under voice control.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash not exceeding 9 feet required in developed facilities (campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, swim beaches, boat ramps).
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- No statewide pet ban on beaches; swim beaches count as developed facilities where the 9-foot leash rule applies.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- In the backcountry leashes are not required but pets must remain under voice control; in trapping areas (e.g. Chena River SRA) leashing is strongly advised for dog safety.
Are dogs allowed at Dall Bay State Marine Park?
Pets are welcome in Alaska State Parks and campgrounds when leashed and accompanied by the owner; unleashed dogs are allowed in the backcountry if under voice control. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via dnr.alaska.gov. More: Alaska state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
Park Map
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