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McPherson Point

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

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McPherson Point: 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 McPherson Point

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.

Visiting McPherson Point: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach McPherson Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 70.88735, -153.70536. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit McPherson Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near McPherson Point?

    Nearby: Teshekpuk Lake (lake, 40 km), McLeod Point (beach, 3 km), Deer Pond (lake, 10 km), Naluakruk Lake (lake, 10 km), Drew Point (beach, 11 km), Avatanak Bight (beach, 11 km).