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Haines is located on North Americas' longest fjord, the Lynn Canal and is served by the year-round state operated ferry service
From Haines, the Alaska Marine ferries travel to Skagway before turning around and heading back south to Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert BC and finally the most southern and only terminal in Washington State, Bellingham.
Haines is the Yukon / Alaska junction for highway travel north to Anchorage (about 775 road miles) Fairbanks etc.
Be aware however that the Hwy north from Haines travels into Canada - so you will need proper ID to cross the Canada /US border. Note too that the US/Canada border crossing is closed from 11pm thru 7am.
Rated by Outside magazine as one of the 20 best places in the US to live, art, culture and an abundance of wildlife can all be found in this neighbour to 20 million acres of protected wilderness.
If planning to visit Haines by ferry make reservations as early as possible.
Each year cabin and vehicle space for the Spring / Summer sailings sell out many months in advance.
It is also important to note that Haines accommodation is limited so advance booking if you do not want to sleep in your vehicle is important.
Haines accommodation suggestions are shown on the right
General Information: Land - Sea - Air
FjordLine: Haines / Juneau high-speed summer ferry service Chilkat Cruises: Haines / Skagway summer taxi-ferry service
Cottonwood RV Park is approx. 213 miles from Haines | 
