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Notable beach · Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Bailey Bay

Bailey Bay is a beach in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

Bailey Bay: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bailey Bay

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bailey Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.95833, -131.61806. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bailey Bay

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bailey Bay safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Bailey Bay yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bailey Bay?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bailey Bay?

    Nearby: Bell Island (river spot, 8 km), South Etolin Wilderness (sanctuary, 54 km), Guard Island Light (beach, 74 km), Curlew Point (beach, 7 km), Bell Arm (beach, 8 km), Convenient Cove (beach, 13 km).

    Is Bailey Bay worth visiting?

    Bailey Bay is listed as a notable beach in Ketchikan Gateway Borough on Spotwander.