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Point Franklin

Point Franklin is a beach in North Slope Borough, North Slope Borough.

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Point Franklin: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Point Franklin

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

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

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

How to reach Point Franklin — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 70.90778, -158.80861. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Point Franklin safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Point Franklin yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Point Franklin?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Point Franklin?

    Nearby: Point Belcher (beach, 42 km), Tachinisok Inlet (beach, 26 km), Atanik (fort, 27 km), False Cape (beach, 1 km), Seahorse Islands (river spot, 5 km), Peard Bay (beach, 9 km).