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Dark Point

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

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Dark 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 Dark 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 Dark Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.76611, -130.71694. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dark Point safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Dark Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dark Point?

    Nearby: Tree Point Light (beach, 18 km), Dundas Island (river spot, 32 km), Zayas Island (river spot, 36 km), Crow Lagoon (beach, 40 km), Mary Island (river spot, 59 km), Lucy Islands (river spot, 66 km).

    Is Dark Point worth visiting?

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