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Big Island

Big Island is an island in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Lake and Peninsula Borough.

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Big Island: 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 island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Big Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 Big Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.39533, -155.34916. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Big Island

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Big Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Big Island?

    Nearby: Kukaklek Lake (lake, 31 km), St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (church, 40 km), Iliamna Lake (lake, 40 km), Katmai National Preserve (sanctuary, 44 km), Big Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Peters Plug (viewpoint, 17 km).