Craig, AK

Craig is the largest town on Prince of Wales Island, tucked into the coast of Southeast Alaska about fifty miles northwest of Ketchikan. Home to around a thousand residents, it serves as the main commercial hub for the surrounding island communities. The town began in the early 1900s as a fish saltery named after founder Craig Miller, built on coastal land shaped by a long history of Haida heritage. Today, it offers a tight-knit community surrounded by temperate rainforest and quiet saltwater bays.

Daily life here revolves around the water, with busy harbors that support commercial fishing crews, sport charters, and locals heading out for salmon and halibut. On land, a well-connected road system links Craig to several neighboring towns across the island. With K-12 schools, grocery stores, a community recreation center, and medical care right in town, Craig provides a comfortable and practical base for anyone looking to settle down in the region.