Sitka National Historical Park

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A totem pole in the foreground with a sunset over water in the background.

About Sitka National Historical Park

On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and Indigenous Kiks.ádi Tlingit. Totem poles from Tlingit and Haida areas line the park’s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House is a rare reminder of Russia’s colonial legacy in North America.

Quick Facts

State Alaska
Designation National Historical Park
State Code AK
Weather Sitka experiences a temperate maritime climate, characterized by heavy precipitation and a small temperature range between seasons. Summer temperatures range from high 50s to high 60s F with frequent rain.…

Operating Hours

Park grounds are open for day-use year-round. Pedestrian through-traffic is allowed between Sawmill Creek Road and the visitor center parking lot (over the Indian River footbridge) at any time provided pedestrians do not loiter.

Wednesday 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Monday 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Hands-On Citizen Science Hiking Hunting and Gathering Gathering and Foraging Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits

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