2013 Haines Visitor's Guide
WHERE TO FIND... All phone calls from long distance cellphones begin with area code 907 (unless noted)
Sightseeing, Recreation, Entertainment & Guided Adventures 1st Choice Charters. Halibut and salmon fishing, sightseeing and adventure. 907-314-0681. Alaska Fjordlines. Wildlife and sightseeing cruise to Juneau. Ticket office at the foot of Main Street. Departures from the boat harbor. 766-3395, 800-320-0146. alaskafjordlines.com. See ad page 5. Alaska Mountain Guides and Climbing School. Guided climbs, glacier hikes, sea kayaking, summer ice climbing, wildlife viewing. 766-3366 or 800-766-3396. alaskamountainguides.com. See ad page 4. Alaska Nature Tours. Wildlife viewing, birding, hiking, photo safaris, bear watching. 109 Second Ave. 766-2876. alaskanaturetours.net. See ads page 3 and 9. Alaska Seaplanes. Scheduled and charter flights. Service to Haines, Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus and Hoonah. Office at Haines Airport. 766-3800 or 800-354-2479 (in Alaska). flyalaskaseaplanes.com. See ad page 11. American Bald Eagle Foundation. Live bird presentations and natural history museum. Second Avenue and Haines Highway. 766-3094. See ad page 16. Chilkat Guides. Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve rafting trips and multiple day Tatshenshini trips. 766-2491 See ad page Chilkoot Lake Tours. Sightseeing and fishing from motor launch on Chilkoot Lake. 766-2891, 706-573-8130. See ads page 9 and 10. Haines-Skagway Fast Ferr y. Beach Road at the Por t Chilkoot Dock. 766-2100, 888-766-2103. hainesskagwayfastferry.com. See ad page 4. Mountain Flying Service. Glacier Bay flightseeing, remote beach and glacier landings, charter flights. 132 S. Second Ave. 766-3007. mountainflyingservice.com. See ad page 10. Rainbow Glacier Adventures LLC. Bear and eagle viewing, kayak and photography tours. Custom and exclusive tours available. 766-3576. tourhaines.com. See ad page 3. Sockeye Cycle. Two-hour to 11-day bike tours. Guided or self-guided, van-supported. Portage Street. 766-2869. 877-292-4154. cyclealaska.com. See ads page 7 and 9. Takshanuk Mountain Trail. Motorized, guided trail tours. 7 Mile Lutak Rd. 766-3179. takshanuktrail.com. See ad page 15. Valley of the Eagles Golf Course and Driving Range. 1.5 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-2401. See ad page 9. White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Skagway. 800-343-7373. wpyr.com. See ad page 11. Wings of Alaska. Scheduled flights, flight touring, charters and cargo. Service to Haines, Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus
Campgrounds — Private Haines Hitch-Up RV Park. 92 full hookups, 50 amp, cable TV, gift shop, tour info. and ticketing, showers, laundry and free Wi-Fi for guests. 851 Main St. 766-2882. hitchuprv.com. See ad page 9. Oceanside RV Park. Full service, shower, laundry. Front Street. 766-2437. oceansiderv.com. See ads page 9 and 10. Port Chilkoot RV Park. 766-2000. See Hotel Halsingland ad page 6. Salmon Run Campground & Cabins. RV hook-up, tent sites or cabin rental. 6.5 Mile Lutak Rd. 766-3100. salmonrunadventures.com. See ad page 9.
Hotels, Motels & Inns A Sheltered Harbor Bed and Breakfast. On the waterfront near Port Chilkoot Dock. 766-2741. ashelteredharbor.com. See ad page 9. Captain’s Choice Motel. 39 rooms. Second Avenue and Dalton Street. 766-3111 or 800-478-2345. capchoice.com. See ads page 5 and 9. Chilkat Eagle Bed and Breakfast. Courtesy shuttle. Next to the Chilkat Center in Fort Seward. 766-2763. eagle-bb.com. See ad page 9. Cliffhanger Bed & Breakfast. Cathedral View Subdivision, 2.2 Mile Haines Hwy. 314-0099. cliffhangerbnb.com. See ad page 9. Eagle's Nest Motel. 1 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-2891or 800-354-6009. alaskaeagletours.com. See ads page 9 and 10. Fort Seward Bed and Breakfast. Officers Row in Fort Seward. 766-2856 or 877-615-6676. fortsewardalaska.com. See ad page 7. Haines Bear Lodge Bed. Four private rooms and baths. 8 Mile Lutak Rd., north of the ferry terminal. 766-2436 or 812-371-5507. hainesbearlodge.com. See ad page 9. Hotel Halsingland. 60 rooms, restaurant and cocktail lounge. Fort Seward. 766-2000 or 800-542-6363. hotelhalsingland.com. See ad page 6. Lynn View Lodge. Suites, rooms, cabins. 3.5 Mile Lutak Rd. 766-3713. lynnviewlodge.com. See ad page 9. Summer Inn Bed & Breakfast. Second Avenue near Main Street. 766-2970. summerinnbnb.com. See ads page 9 and 11.
Other Accommodations 33 Mile Roadhouse. Cabin rentals by day, week or month. 33 Mile Haines Hwy. 767-5510. See ad 9. Bear Creek Cabins and hostel. 1.5 Mile Small Tracts Rd. 766-2259 or 314-0449. See ad page 9. Fort Seward Condos. Fully furnished vacation apartments with kitchens. Officers Row, Fort Seward. 766-2708. fortsewardcondos.com. See ad page 7. Swan View Cabins. Located in the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. 766-3576. tourhaines.com. See Rainbow Glacier Adventures ad page 3.
OUTDOOR SUPPLIES
LODGING SIGHTSEEING
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Ice Alaskan Liquor Store. Main Street. 766-3131. See ad page 9. Haines Quick Shop. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-2330. See ads page 8 and 10. Howsers Supermarket. Main Street. 766-2040. See ads page 5 and 8. Olerud's Market Center. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8.
Bait Howsers Supermarket. Main Street. 766-2040. See ads page 5 and 8. Olerud's Market Center. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8. Outfitter Sporting Goods. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. See ads page 8 and 10.
Boats — Supplies, Repair Canal Marine. Outboard, small engine and tire parts and repair. 10 Front St. 766-2437. See ad page 8. Olerud's Market Center. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8.
Outdoor Gear Alaska Backcountry Outfitter. Gear and equipment rentals. 111 Second Ave. 766-2876. See ads page 3 and 8. Mike's Bikes and Boards. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-3232. See ads page 8 and 10. Olerud's Market Center. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8. Outfitter Sporting Goods. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-3221. See ads page 8 and 10. Sockeye Cycle. Biking gear and rentals. Portage Street, Fort Seward. 766-2869. cyclealaska.com. See ads page 7 and 9.
Fishing & Hunting Licenses Olerud's Market Center. Also carry British Columbia and Yukon licenses. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8. Outfitter Sporting Goods. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-3221. See ads page 8 and 10.
Boat Launch & Fuel Chilkat State Park. Launch ramp. Chilkoot Lake. Launch ramp. Free. Haines Small Boat Harbor. Full service, harbormaster. 766-2448. Letnikof Cove, Mud Bay Road. No service. Float & launch ramp. Lutak Inlet. Sport boat ramp, Lutak Road past ferry terminal. FUEL FOR BOATS: Downtown boat harbor.
Public Campgrounds & Parks
Photo © John S. Hagen
NO HOOK-UPS AVAILABLE IN ANY STATE PARK. Nightly fees $10 at Chilkoot Lake and Chilkat State Park, $5 at Portage Cove. No charge at Mosquito Lake. Chilkat State Park. 7 Mile Mud Bay Rd. Overnight camping, fishing, picnics, boat launch, water, toilets. Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site. 10 Mile Lutak Rd. Overnight camping, fishing, boat launch, water, toilets. Lookout Park. Front St. near boat harbor. Gazebo, picnic area. No camping. Mosquito Lake State Recreation Site. 27 Mile Haines Hwy. Overnight camping, fishing, picnics, toilets. Portage Cove State Recreation Site. Beach Road past Fort Seward. Tents and backpacks only. Overnight camping, picnic area, water, toilets, fire rings. Oslund Park. 1 Mile Haines Hwy. Ball diamonds, public restrooms, playground. No camping. Tlingit Park and Picnic Area. Next to Senior Center. Playground, barbecue grills, picnic tables, toilets. No overnight camping.