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Refuge beach

Refuge beach is a beach in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

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Refuge beach: 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 Refuge beach

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 Refuge beach — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.51091, -131.72841. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Refuge beach

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    Other beaches & coast near Refuge beach

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    Frequently asked

    Is Refuge beach safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Refuge beach?

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

    What are the places to visit near Refuge beach?

    Nearby: Totem Bight Historical State Park (park, 13 km), Guard Island Light (beach, 15 km), Ward Cove (lake, 15 km), Ketchikan Lakes Dam (lake, 23 km), Northbird Mountain (viewpoint, 23 km), Totem Heritage Center (museum, 25 km).

    Is Refuge beach worth visiting?

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