Cape Yakataga
Cape Yakataga : Yakataga, AK 99574
Yakutat Borough, Alaska
Ranch Description
Own a rare piece of Alaska's Lost Coast with this 55+/- acre parcel at historic Cape Yakataga. Once home to a White Alice communications station. Surrounded by wilderness, renowned for its outstanding bear and moose hunting. The sheer size and seclusion make it well-suited for a hunting lodge, guiding base, research station, or private off-grid retreat
Land
55+/- acres of usable land. Mostly flat with gently rolling areas. Most is filled with beautiful trees, waiting for you to build your dream property. Great soils and rich in vegetation but areas already cleared for building sites.
Improvements
Once home to a White Alice communications station, the property features a 14,000Sqft +/- warehouse condition unknown and additional outbuildings/cabins-remnants of its Cold War history that offer potential for storage, staging, or future redevelopment.
Recreation
Accessible only by small aircraft, Cape Yakataga promises privacy and adventure for those seeking true Alaskan remoteness. With its mix of history, structures, and incredible natural resources, this is a unique chance to secure a large tract of land in one of Alaska's most untouched coastal regions.
From Anchorage, fly into Cordova or Yakutak and take a small plane to Cape Yakataga airport runway.
Region & Climate
The climate in Cape Yakataga is Subarctic maritime. Strongly shaped by the Gulf of Alaska and the St. Elias Mountains. Winter temps average highs 28-35 degrees Fahrenheit, lows 15-25 and summer temps 55-65 degrees Fahrenheit, lows 45-50.
Location
Cape Yakataga is located on Alaska's remote Lost Coast between Yakutat and Cordova. The nearest hub is Yakutat, just 65 miles northwest, offering year-round Alaska Airlines service, fuel, groceries, a medical clinic, and basic supplies. For expanded services, the larger fishing community of Cordova lies about 190 miles to the southeast, with multiple stores, restaurants, medical facilities, and additional transportation connections. Buyers should plan for access primarily through Yakutat, with charter flights or boat travel required to reach the property itself.
