Kachemak Bay State Park

Kachemak Bay State Park is four hundred thousand acres of wilderness in the state of Alaska. The parklands are only accessible by either boat or plane. There is a public boat dock at the Halibut Cove Lagoon, but moorings are limited. The dock is close by the ranger station, and it's recommended for visitors to leave an itinerary of their planned activities there or with a friend or member of their family. 

Planes can be landed on some lakes without a permit, but all chartered helicopter flights must have the correct paperwork before entering the Kachemak Bay State Park's air zone. Dogs are allowed to accompany their pet parents on an outdoor adventure in this park and can be off-leash unless near any of the constructed facilities. 

Owners should be confident their pup will respond accordingly to voice commands before unleashing their dog as there are many dangers to a dog on the loose here. Hiking any part of the eighty miles or so of trails in the park will reveal abundant wildlife as well as sightings of the Grewingk Glacier and surrounding snowfields. 

The Kachemak Bay State Park is a natural habitat for bears, moose, and wolves, so dogs need to stay with their owner rather than go off foraging through the undergrowth. Care should also be taken around the lake shores, and dogs should be prevented from frightening or chasing the waterfowl or other birds which inhabit the area such as puffins. 

This state park in Alaska offers great camping for those who are fully prepared for a few days of primitive lifestyle. Most camping spots have no toilet or showers. Human and dog poop needs to be buried at least two hundred feet from any source of either fresh or salt water. Water taken from the lakes or streams must be boiled for ten minutes then cooled before it is suitable for drinking.