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Notable river spot · Kodiak Island Borough, Kodiak Island Borough

Dark Island

Dark Island is a river spot in Kodiak Island Borough, Kodiak Island Borough.

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Dark Island: 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Dark Island

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

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 Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.64341, -152.54304. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Dark Island

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    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Dark Island

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Kodiak Island Borough

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Dark Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Dark Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Dark Island?

    Nearby: Shuyak Island State Park (sanctuary, 13 km), Fourpeaked Glacier (viewpoint, 73 km), Starr Rocks (viewpoint, 2 km), Carry Inlet (beach, 8 km), Western Inlet (beach, 10 km), Picnic Bay (beach, 10 km).

    Is Dark Island worth visiting?

    Dark Island is listed as a notable river spot in Kodiak Island Borough on Spotwander.