Eagles' Roost Park

Located on Nordic Drive just walking distance from the edge of town. Picnic table and benches are in the park. Operated by the City of Petersburg. Excellent place to view eagles roosting in trees or take the trail down to the beach and watch eagles or explore tidepools.

Clausen Memorial Museum

This is the best place to go to learn about Petersburg's colorful history. Just a block up from Nordic Drive, the Clausen Memorial Museum houses a wide variety of local and regional memorabilia, from Native artifacts to early commercial fishing gear. See their Web site at http://www.clausenmuseum.alaska.net/.

Petersburg Boat Harbor

Home to over 400 commercial and sport fishing vessels of all types. You can meet fishermen while you stroll the docks, or check out some of the fantastic views of the nearby islands and mountains.

Wrangell Narrows

You can walk to Hungry Point, where the north end of the Narrows meets Frederick Sound. River otters, bear, deer, porcupine, porpoises, killer whales, wolves, ducks are occasionally seen. Bald eagles, king fishers, herons and loons are very frequent along the Narrows.

Sandy Beach Picnic Area

3 miles from town center on Sandy Beach Road. Site of ancient Tlingit petroglyphs, stone carvings and fish traps. Two picnic shelters surrounded by forest, picnic tables, grills, toilets, city water. Sandy Beach is operated by City of Petersburg.

Mitkof Highway

Travels from Petersburg to south end of Mitkof Island (30+ miles from Petersburg). This highway has good panoramic view across Sumner Strait to the Coast Mountains, nearby islands, and Wrangell (no road access to Wrangell). Be on the lookout for black bear and porcupine!

Trumpeter Swan Observatory

A small observatory approximately 17 miles south of Petersburg along the Mitkof Highway. Designed to permit sheltered photographic and viewing opportunities of wintering birds. Blind Slough is one of two most northern wintering areas for the Trumpeter Swan. Swans can usually be seen November 1 to February 30th.

Blind River Rapids Recreation Areas

Trail access to popular salmon fishing area. 0.3 mile boardwalk trail with trailhead and parking just inside the Tongass National Forest boundary on Mitkof Highway 12.5 miles south of town. Day use area only, no overnight camping, no drinking water, a toilet and small trail shelter provided.

Blind Slough Recreation Area

Mile 17.5, Mitkof Highway. Picnic tables, picnic shelter, grills, toilets, drinking water is available. Near the Crystal Lake Salmon hatchery. Freshwater swimming in August.

Three Lakes Recreation Area

Three miles of board-walk trail connecting four small mountain lakes. The trailheads are located along the Three Lakes Loop road approximately 27 miles from town. Recreational opportunities include fishing, berry picking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. A historic shelter is located on Shelter Lake and a row boat is provided at each lake.

Wilson Creek Recreation Area

Mile 27 Mitkof Highway. Picnic tables, and grills. No approved drinking water. Excellent view of Sumner Strait and smaller islands on clear day.