Overview
Prince of Wales Island is in Southeastern Alaska, and is one of the largest islands in the United States. Although it has several small communities, most of the island is part of the Tongass National Forest, which covers much of Southeastern Alaska.
2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Jul. Summer highs reach about 62°F; winter lows dip to about 27°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Oct. (climate data from nearby Petersburg)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- KLW Klawock Airport, Klawock — 8 mi away. Directions
- KTN Ketchikan International Airport, Ketchikan — 50 mi away. Directions
Prince of Wales is only accessible by ferry or plane.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $95–$95 a night (typical $122), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$140, mid-range ~$200, comfortable ~$260.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
Most of the restaurants are in Craig.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
About half of Klawock's residents are Native Americans of the Tlingit nation.
This fish hatchery enhances the runs of salmon, including sockeye, coho, and steelhead. A sawmill and area logging operations are located here.
Cities
- Hydaburg
- Klawock
- Craig
- Hollis
- Kasaan
- Thorne Bay
Get in
Prince of Wales is only accessible by ferry or plane.
Go Klawock Airport (KLW)
Island Air Express from Ketchikan. Alaska Seaplanes provides flights from Juneau and Sitka.
There are three different airlines that operate between Ketchikan (KLW) and Hollis.
Place Pacific Airways
Place Promech, Inc.
Place LAB Flying Service
By ferry
Alaska's Inter-Island Ferry runs from Ketchikan to Hollis (Prince of Wales Island) once a day. It leaves Ketchikan at 3:30PM and arrives in Hollis at 6:30PM. The fare is under $40.00 for passengers and extra for cars.
See
Klawock has a harbor, often used by tourists as a departure point for trips or boating exploration of the bays, inlets, and surrounding islands.
The Totem Park has 21 totem poles, one of the largest collections in Alaska: it displays original and replica totems from the old village of Tuxekan. You can visit a carving shed built by the city to house the poles during restoration. In 1998 the city commissioned construction of a Long House (named Gaanì Ax Adi) with a new totem pole.
Do
Each February 16, the Elizabeth Peratrovich Celebration features ceremonies and a potluck. It honors a local resident who was president of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, and worked in the 1940s on anti-discrimination legislation. The city also sponsors a summer festival, the Celebration by the Sea.
Fishing charters offer day trips to catch King, sockeye, and silver salmon.
Buy
- Black Bear Store, 6624 Big Salt Road, is a convenience store that sells gasoline, propane, fishing tackle and bait.
- Klawock Market, 800 East Klawock Highway, grocery store.
- Tongass Federal Credit Union, 800 East Klawock Highway, has an ATM.
Eat
Most of the restaurants are in Craig.
Eat Papa's Pizza
Pizza, salads and sandwiches.
Sleep
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