Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park

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	Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park

Fort Abercrombie Naturalist and Tidepooling Schedule Now Available
The Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park Summer Naturalist Program and Tidepooling program will begin Saturday, June 25th. Join the Park Naturalist as they explore the history and ecology at Fort Abercrombie.

These events are free thanks to Friends of Kodiak State Parks, which is supported by donations and the Bookstore located at the Visitor Center. Please call the park office at 486-6339 with any questions.

Summer Naturalist Program Schedule Summer Tidepooling Program Schedule

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 ruins of 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.

Fort Abercrombie SRS

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.

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 & Other Development Projects
The Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation has received funding through the cruise ship tax fund to address long standing issues at Ft. Abercrombie State Historic Park. Much of the focus for the use of this funding has centered on correcting pedestrian access and safety issues at Miller Point but development concepts for the entire park are also being evaluated. The Division held a public meeting on December 14, 2009 to present site concepts for Miller Point. Based on the public input received during that meeting, the site concepts were revised. An open house was held in Kodiak on March 16, 2010 to present the revised concepts and offer the public an opportunity to ask questions and discuss project ideas. A comment period has been established to get additional public input that will be used to further refine and develop site plans for the park. To receive full consideration, written comments on the revised concepts must be received by 5:00 pm, Monday, April 19, 2010.

Comments can be sent to:
	Email:monica.alvarez@alaska.gov Fax:(907)269-8915 Mail:Ft. Abercrombie SHP Site Planning 550 West 7th Ave, Suite 1050 Anchorage, AK 99501


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