National Historical Park

Sitka National Historical Park

Sitka National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Alaska. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Alaska National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A totem pole in the foreground with a sunset over water in the background.
Sunset at Sitka · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and Indigenous Kiks.ádi Tlingit.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

2

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Two young boys walking over a tidal flat at low tide
Photo: NPS Photo

Explore at Low Tide

The intertidal zone is full of variety, and when the tide is out there are tidepools and wide flats to explore.

15 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Wildlife Watching

Calm water with a low, white building flanked by totem poles in the background
Photo: NPS Photo

Explore Exhibits on Tlingit Life

Learn about Tlingit culture and way of life through historical and contemporary ceremonial objects. Observe demonstrating artists in the wood, regalia, or metalworking studios or outdoors at the carving shed.

1-4 Hours Year-round

Museum Exhibits

See all 17 things to do in Sitka →

Activities the NPS lists for Sitka.

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsFishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingHunting and GatheringGathering and ForagingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

Park grounds are open for day-use year-round. Pedestrian through-traffic is allowed between Sawmill Creek Road and the visitor center parking lot (over the Indian River footbridge) at any time…

Park Trails
DayHours
Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM

Weather: Sitka experiences a temperate maritime climate, characterized by heavy precipitation and a small temperature range between seasons. Summer temperatures range from high 50s to high 60s F with frequent rain.

Contact and directions

Phone
9073182170
Email
[email protected]
Address
106 Metlakatla Street, Sitka, AK 99835
Coordinates
57.0472, -135.3157· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Russian Bishop's HouseMon 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Tue 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 2:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 2:00PM—Yes
Visitor CenterDaily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM(907) 318-2170Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/sitk/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.