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Settler's Cove State Recreation Site, AK

Description
Settlers Cove State Recreational site is at mile 18 N. Tongass Highway in the Ketchikan District. Located in the temperate rainforest of Southern Southeast Alaska the recreation area is nestled in a quiet spot next to Clover Passage with a 13 site campground, large day use parking lot and two picnic shelters, one by the beach and one along the trail to the waterfall. The Settlers Cove Public Use Cabin is also located within the campground. A rare feature in the Ketchikan area is the sandy beach found along a section of the park. The Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail provides ADA access with assistance to the beach picnic shelter. The waters of Clover Passage is a kayakers haven. There is a short term parking area with a trail to the beach for Kayak and Canoe launching.
Status: Open through Thu Dec 31 2026   Season Dates
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Description

Settlers Cove State Recreational site is at mile 18 N. Tongass Highway in the Ketchikan District. Located in the temperate rainforest of Southern Southeast Alaska the recreation area is nestled in a quiet spot next to Clover Passage with a 13 site campground, large day use parking lot and two picnic shelters, one by the beach and one along the trail to the waterfall. The Settlers Cove Public Use Cabin is also located within the campground. A rare feature in the Ketchikan area is the sandy beach found along a section of the park. The Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail provides ADA access with assistance to the beach picnic shelter. The waters of Clover Passage is a kayakers haven. There is a short term parking area with a trail to the beach for Kayak and Canoe launching.

Geography:

13 Primitive campsites (no hook ups) some can accommodate an RV up to 35'. One Public use cabin is located in the recreation site and can be rented. Water is available seasonally from a hand pump. Two vault toilets are located in the campground, two more are located in the upper day use parking area. There are two picnic shelters that can be reserved for events and gatherings. Numerous fire ring grills and picnic tables located throughout the site. Firewood may be available for purchase from the Camp Host. Several trails with observation areas.

Recreation:

Camping, hiking, beach combing, Kayaking, photography, wildlife / nature viewing, fishing

Facilities:

Numerous wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic views. Nearby trail access to Lunch Falls, Lunch Creek and Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail. Salmon runs can be viewed at Lunch Creek during the late summer and fall.

Nearby Attractions:

Numerous wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic views. Nearby trail access to Lunch Falls, Lunch Creek and Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail. Salmon runs can be viewed at Lunch Creek during the late summer and fall.

Picnic Shelters

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 7 Month(s) in advance.

Public Use Cabin

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 7 Month(s) in advance.


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Within Park
  • Accessible Picnic Shelters
  • Accessible Trails
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Backpacking
  • Beach
  • Beachcombing
  • Berry Picking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Cabin Rentals
  • Campfire Rings
  • Canoeing
  • Crabbing
  • Creek Access
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water (Hand Pump)
  • Emergency Phone
  • Firewood Vendor
  • Geological Attractions
  • Hiking
  • Host
  • Kayaking
  • Mushroom Picking
  • Non-Motorized Boating
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • RV Parking
  • RV Sites
  • Scenic Overlooks
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Self Pay Station
  • Shade
  • Snowshoeing
  • Star Gazing
  • Swimming
  • Tent Sites
  • Trailhead Parking
  • Trailheads
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water (Seasonal)
  • Water Access
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing
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Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations: Cancellations must be made at least 3 calendar days prior to arrival date for a full refund (does not include transaction/cancellation fees). Cancellations must be made through www.reserveamerica.com . You must cancel your reservations online, from your account. If you fail to cancel in a timely manner, or fail to use the facility for reasons other than the exceptions listed below, a refund is not available.

Changes/Transfers: Changes/Transfers must be made 2 calendar days prior to your scheduled arrival date and incur a $3 change/transfer fee. Changes where the reservation is extended will not have an additional change fee.

Refunds: Park Staff are not authorized to give cash refunds. Refunds for canceled reservations online will be made by issuing a credit to the card used for payment.

Exceptions: If you were unable to use the facility due to events beyond your control, such as extreme weather/hazardous conditions (as determined by Alaska State Parks), or closure of a road, trail, or facility by the State, you may request a refund. Requests for refunds must be made within three (3) business days of the last date of your reservation to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Public Information Center at 907-269-8400. Please provide your reservation number when you call. Extreme weather in the Northern Region is defined as Minus 30 F for the "Hunt Memorial", "North Fork", and "Chena River" Cabins; Minus 20 F for all other cabins and ice huts. In the event of a natural emergency or sudden campground/site closure, a full refund will be issued. The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation reserves the right to make the final determination of whether a refund will be issued.

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Public Use Cabin
$45.00-$60.00
Picnic Shelters
$30.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
55.51129, -131.72721
55°30'41"N, 131°43'38"W

From Ketchikan Drive North on Tongass Ave. Turn left into the Settlers Cove State Recreation Site at 18 mi N.
Mailing Address:
Settler's Cove State Recreation Site
9883 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan  AK  99901
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