Travel / Lodging

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GETTING HERE …

BY SEA:

From Juneau, Haines, Ketchikan, or Bellingham take an Alaska Marine Ferry to Sitka terminal (6 miles from downtown). Go to Alaska Marine Highway website.

BY AIR:

Alaska Airlines has daily northbound and southbound service to Sitka. Go to Alaska Airlines website.

EXPLORE SITKA …

Come see why we’re so spoiled. If you are coming for the race, stay a few days and discover this amazing place! In addition to kayaking, there’s mountain biking, climbing,hiking, and some of the best fishing in Alaska. Definitely worth exploring!

Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau

STAYING HERE …

CAMPING:

Camping is available at two U.S.F.S sites: Starrigavan campground near the ferry terminal at the north end of town (7 miles from downtown) and Sawmill Creek campground at the south end of town (6 miles from downtown). Learn about camping and RV options here.

HOUSING AND HOTELS:

There are several hotels in Sitka, but space is limited and prices are high due to the large influx of tourists from June to September. Here are some of the options for you to consider.

• The Bunkhouse at Fisherman’s Quay—Located in Sitka’s active fishing district and a short walk from downtown. Fisherman’s Quay is a very generous sponsor of Change Your Latitude! CURRENTLY SOLD OUT FOR 2026 907-738-0176
• Sitka Travel — Vacation Rentals With over 50 vacation rental properties to choose from, concierge services, and a lifetime of local knowledge. 907-738-0176
• Sitka Hotel – Oldest hotel in Sitka, right downtown. 907-747-3288
• Southeast Resort (formerly Westmark Shee Atika) – Free high speed internet and access to the Raven Dining Room & Lounge. 907-747-6241
• Super 8 Motel – Easy walk to downtown. Complimentary continental breakfast, and free high speed internet. 907-747-8804

VACATION RENTALS

There are a lot of locals who list their properties as short term rentals and these can include entire homes, apartments, or individual rooms available.

• Airbnb
• VRBO
• HomeToGo

SITKA FINE ARTS CAMP

Spartan accommodations, but wow what a perfect location to town and our event activities. Sage Beach = 3 min walk.

Double occupancy dorm-style rooms at $96/night plus 12% sales and bed taxes. Here is a link to reserve a room. If you don’t have a roomie yet, keep reading and we’ll get that fixed.

FISHERMAN’S QUAY RUSTIC FLOP HOUSE

Spartan divided by two.

If your budget is even tighter than the great value at SFAC, then have we got a deal for you! Because we knew that this year’s CYL event would have record attendance, we moved the orientation dinner to the Blatchley Middle School cafeteria. This means we can open up the FQ Northwest corner , which previously was the venue for registration, orientation and buffet dinner, for another CYL use–namely group camp-style accommodations.

You would need to bring all you need for camping on the ground, or in this case a wooden deck. We provide the roof, which in Sitka is worth A LOT. And, we now have TWO bathrooms with showers on the facility. Donations to the Baranof Barracuda Swim Club enthusiastically encouraged.

RSVP to CYL57North@gmail.com if this is an option that appeals to you.