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Astronomical Point

Astronomical Point is a beach in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

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Astronomical Point: 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 Astronomical Point

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 Astronomical Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.22333, -130.08556. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Astronomical Point safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Astronomical Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Astronomical Point?

    Nearby: Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness (sanctuary, 69 km), Crow Lagoon (beach, 73 km), Blunt Point (beach, 5 km), Mount Dent (viewpoint, 8 km), Camp Point (beach, 11 km), Belle Bay (beach, 14 km).

    Is Astronomical Point worth visiting?

    Astronomical Point is listed as a notable beach in Ketchikan Gateway Borough on Spotwander.