Chilkoot Lake State Park is Haines' premier wildlife destination — a naturalist-guided tour through rainforest mountains to glacier-fed water where bears fish for salmon, eagles perch overhead and seals surface in the lake.
- ✓Express (2.5 hr) and full (4 hr) options with lunch on longer tours
- ✓Groups capped around 14 guests for intimate viewing
- ✓Pier pickup included on most operators
- ✓Peak bear activity during salmon runs July–September
Frequently Asked Questions
When are bears most active?
During salmon runs, roughly July through September at the lake outlet.
What is the drive time?
About 30 minutes from downtown Haines to the lake.
Express or full tour?
Express fits tighter schedules; full tour adds lunch and more viewing time.