Chuloonawick

Alaska's ghost towns are the most extreme on the continent — total commitment, total abandonment, everything preserved by the cold.

Chuloonawick ("the place where they salt fish" in Yupik), officially known as Chuloonawick Native Village, is an unincorporated community and ghost town in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, United States. It has no remaining structures and was located between the cities of Emmonak and Kotlik. The village was inhabited by the Chuloonawick tribe and currently functions as a fishing camp.

The on-the-ground condition of Chuloonawick is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Chuloonawick is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.