Kanakanak

TB Hospital

State: Alaska County: Dillingham Census Area Founded: 1920s Abandoned: Semi-ghost Peak Population: Hospital town

Kanakanak was established as a tuberculosis hospital for Alaska Natives. The historic hospital complex treated patients from across Alaska. A modern hospital still operates here serving the Bristol Bay region.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Summer

Difficulty: Difficult (remote)

Time Needed: 1 hour

Quick Facts

  • TB hospital
  • Bristol Bay
  • Still operates

Location

Address: Kanakanak, AK

Coordinates: 58.95, -158.6833