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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. Both shelters can be reserved by calling 907-247-8574. 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.
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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. Both shelters can be reserved by calling 907-247-8574. 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.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

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
Getting There
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.
Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Settler's Cove State Recreation Site
9883 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan  AK  99901

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