Canoe Passage State Marine Park
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LocationHawkins Island
NearestcityCordova
Coordinates60°30′56″N 146°8′45″W / 60.51556°N 146.14583°W60°30′56″N 146°8′45″W / 60.51556°N 146.14583°W
Area2,507 acres (1,015 ha)
| Canoe Passage State Marine Park | |
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| Location | Hawkins Island |
| Nearest city | Cordova |
| Coordinates | 60°30′56″N 146°8′45″W / 60.51556°N 146.14583°W60°30′56″N 146°8′45″W / 60.51556°N 146.14583°W |
| Area | 2,507 acres (1,015 ha) |
| Established | June 14, 1990 |
| Governing body | Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation |
| Website | Canoe Passage State Marine Reserve |
Canoe Passage State Marine Park is an undeveloped 2,507 acre (1,015 ha) Alaska State Park on Hawkins Island. The state park is 8 miles west of Cordova. There is no road access to the island. Popular activities include boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and kayaking.[1][2] The park is surrounded by forested uplands and wetlands.
The park is home to several crucial habitat areas including otter haul-outs, seal haul-outs, and migratory bird paths. Harbor seal and Steller sea lion sites can be found on the rocks off the entrance on the north side of Hawkins Island.[3][4]
