Potter Marsh

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Potter Marsh is a Nature Preserve and Scenic Lookout at Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99516, United States

Potter Marsh is a wetland nature preserve at the southern edge of Anchorage, part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. A long boardwalk carries visitors out over the water, making it one of the easiest places in the city to watch wildlife. The marsh teems with birds through the warmer months, from migrating waterfowl to nesting Arctic terns and hunting bald eagles, and salmon spawn in its channels. Backed by the Chugach Mountains, it is a peaceful stop just off the Seward Highway.

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Where to find Potter Marsh?

61°4'39"N, 149°49'36"W

Aurora hunting in Anchorage?

The aurora season here runs from September to April, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October, February and March. The open spaces around Potter Marsh can provide unobstructed views of the Northern Lights.

What do people think of Potter Marsh?

  • 4.8

  • Near here? Give me a jingle, we will take a hike! LOL! Just kidding! It is a beautiful bird Sanctuary and quite close to my home.

    Lorraine H18 February 2012

  • The boardwalk gives great views of the mountains and wildlife.

    Jonathan12 November 2014

  • Great place for drive-up access photography vantage points.

    Marcus B28 February 2011

  • Lovely first views of Alaska as a visitor.

    Stellaa D15 October 2017

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