Kodiak Island has tons of incredible things to do, but we think tide pooling At Fort Abercrombie should be at the top of your to-do list! With stunning views, gorgeous rugged coastline, and tons of rocks to scramble over, you need to visit this gorgeous place at low tide for some of Alaska’s greatest tide pooling!
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Site is a gorgeous, 182 acre land area that houses stunning coastal areas and lush spruce forest.
Adam B / TripAdvisor The Fort is actually listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the historical military structures nearby. The whole area is filled with wildlife, and while tide pooling you may even spot pods of whales cruising by!
The coastline is rugged and rocky, absolutely perfect for tidepooling.
Jeanette C / TripAdvisor This is a great area to kayak, so you can even find small hidden and undisturbed beaches to tide pool in! Alaska has some amazing marine life in and amongst the tide pools for you to discover.
You can find all sorts of amazing things in the cold Pacific waters around Kodiak Island.
Jeanette C /TripAdvisor You can expect to find amazing life like sea stars, hermit crabs, and anemones. If you’re digging for clams, make sure to fill in the holes! By leaving large mounds of sand you can suffocate other creatures that have burrowed under, and they won’t be able to reach the surface for air.
The area isn’t just amazing for marine life. The plant life is astounding too!
Denice S / TripAdvisor You can see meadows filled with wildflowers like this lupine. The forest is actually a temperate rainforest, and filled with Sitka spruce trees. You’ll also be able to spot wild orchids, lilies, and even iris and roses!
You can still see the old World War II barracks all over the large site.
Arvid O / TripAdvisor There are plenty of trails that will take you throughout the property, bringing you to some incredible historical buildings, including observations posts and a radar tower. There’s even the remnants of an old ammo storage bunker!
Although the whole area was staffed and manned, this fort never saw any battle!
Anita T / TripAdvisor It was actually abandoned at the end of World War II. In 1969 it was recognized for its stunning natural resources, and made into the park it is today!
This cool historical site is open year round for you to visit!
Cathy K / TripAdvisor Day Parking Fees are very affordable at $5.00 per vehicle. You can find this historical park at their Address: 1400 Abercrombie Drive, Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK 99615-7153.
Have you had a chance to go tidepooling at Fort Abercrombie State Park? What did you think? Did you find anything interesting? Let us know in the comments below!
Adam B / TripAdvisor
The Fort is actually listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the historical military structures nearby. The whole area is filled with wildlife, and while tide pooling you may even spot pods of whales cruising by!
Jeanette C / TripAdvisor
This is a great area to kayak, so you can even find small hidden and undisturbed beaches to tide pool in! Alaska has some amazing marine life in and amongst the tide pools for you to discover.
Jeanette C /TripAdvisor
You can expect to find amazing life like sea stars, hermit crabs, and anemones. If you’re digging for clams, make sure to fill in the holes! By leaving large mounds of sand you can suffocate other creatures that have burrowed under, and they won’t be able to reach the surface for air.
Denice S / TripAdvisor
You can see meadows filled with wildflowers like this lupine. The forest is actually a temperate rainforest, and filled with Sitka spruce trees. You’ll also be able to spot wild orchids, lilies, and even iris and roses!
Arvid O / TripAdvisor
There are plenty of trails that will take you throughout the property, bringing you to some incredible historical buildings, including observations posts and a radar tower. There’s even the remnants of an old ammo storage bunker!
Anita T / TripAdvisor
It was actually abandoned at the end of World War II. In 1969 it was recognized for its stunning natural resources, and made into the park it is today!
Cathy K / TripAdvisor
Day Parking Fees are very affordable at $5.00 per vehicle. You can find this historical park at their Address: 1400 Abercrombie Drive, Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK 99615-7153.
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