Settler's Cove State Recreation Site
Open year-round. Campsites are first-come-first-served with a 7-night stay limit. Summer day-use hours are 6 AM to 10 PM with gates locked at 10 PM. Winter access to Settlers Cove Road is not maintained and may be icy or snow-packed.
Gale Warning issued October 30 at 6:43PM AKDT until November 1 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 10 PM AKDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Saturday to noon AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 30 at 6:43PM AKDT until October 31 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 10 PM AKDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Saturday to noon AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 30 at 3:29PM AKDT until October 31 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...Light winds becoming SE 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft late. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 7 ft in the afternoon. .SAT NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain late. .SUN...SE gale to 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 14 ft. Showers. .SUN NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 13 ft. Showers. .MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .TUE...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. .WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
About
Settler's Cove State Recreation Site is a 275-acre park located at the end of North Tongass Highway, 18 miles north of Ketchikan in the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska. The campground offers 13 primitive first-come-first-served sites, some accommodating RVs up to 35 feet. Each site includes access to vault toilets and seasonal hand pump water, with fire ring grills provided throughout the campground. The park is known for its rare sandy beach along Clover Passage, a standout feature in the Ketchikan area. Kayakers and canoeists will find excellent paddling opportunities in Clover Passage, with a short-term parking area and trail access to the beach for launching. Nearby trails include the Lunch Falls Loop, Lunch Creek Trail, and the ADA-accessible Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail offering wildlife viewing and waterfall scenery. A public-use cabin is also available for reservation within the campground, along with two reservable picnic shelters. Summer day-use hours are 6 AM to 10 PM with gates locked at 10 PM. Quiet hours are observed from 11 PM to 6 AM, and camping is limited to 7 consecutive nights.
Directions
From Ketchikan Airport, take the ferry across and turn left onto North Tongass Highway. Continue 18 miles to the end of the highway at milepost 18.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 269-8400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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