Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park

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	Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park

Few other units of the Alaska State Park System,which are comparable in size, possess the cultural and natural resources that are found in Fort Abercrombie.
The historic ruinsof a World War II coastal defense installation coupled with the steep surf-pounded cliffs, deep spruce forests, wildflower ladened meadows, and a lake containing trout offer the public a unique opportunity to learn of the events of World War II while enjoying the natural beauty of the park.

Fort Abercrombie became a park unit of the State Park System in 1969. 182 acres of state land was set aside to be managed by the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation for the enjoyment and preservation of the areas unique historical and natural features. In 1970 Ft. Abercrombie was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in 1985, the park was designated a National Historic Landmark.

The campsites at Ft. Abercrombie are designed primarily for tent campers. R.V. campers are encouraged to use the overflow parking area or visit Buskin River State Recreation Site as vehicles over 20’ will have difficulty maneuvering on the narrow, rustic roads.

Lupine Flowers at Fort Abercrombie SRS

A group recreation site with a pavilion is available with reservations. Kodiak State Parks Headquarters and Visitor Center are located here. The park is approximately 3 miles north of the town of Kodiak.

To reach the park from the ferry dock, go west on Center Street, and make a right onto Rezanof Drive. Follow Rezanof for 3.7 miles. Turn right onto Abercrombie Drive which leads to the park. If starting from the Kodiak State Airport, make a right onto Rezanof Drive. Follow Rezanof for 8.5 miles. Turn right onto Abercrombie Drive.

Miller Point Access Project
After a two year public review process, Alaska State Parks has received funding through the cruise ship head tax fund to correct a long standing safety issue at Miller Point by creating additional parking, an area for large vehicles to maneuver safely and separate pedestrian access. The objectives are: to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians, to provide pedestrian areas separated from vehicles parking and turning around to exit, to alleviate congestion, and to minimize impacts to historical sites. During periods of heavy use, congestion at Miller Point presents a safety hazard causing the park to close road access to the public.

Planning staff is currently reviewing the public comments received on the Miller Point Access Project. A summary of the comments will soon be available. As part of the site planning process, staff is also evaluating development concepts for the entire park in order to best use the funding received from the cruise ship head tax fund. A preservation plan is currently being developed for Ft. Abercrombie by the State Office of History and Archaeology. This plan will help the Division make decisions about the historic resources within the park. Any site development plans will be consistent with the recommendations in the preservation plan. Once that plan has been released, an open house will then be scheduled to present new conceptual plans for park development.

For more information on the Miller Point Project:

Site Plan (Under revision based on public input)
Fact Sheet
Ft. Abercrombie Management Plan


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