Settler's Cove State Recreation Site
Open — Open year-round with reservations available. No winter road maintenance on the access road; the road may be icy or snow-packed during winter months. Water is available seasonally from a hand pump.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 9 at 2:36AM AKST until February 9 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 8 at 11:15PM AKST until February 9 at 5:00AM AKST 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...SE wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Rain early in the evening, then rain showers. .MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers. .MON NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers. .TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain. .WED...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. .THU...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. .FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 8 at 2:46PM AKST until February 9 at 5:00AM AKST 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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Rain early in the evening, then rain showers. .MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers. .MON NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers. .TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain. .WED...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. .THU...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. .FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
About
Located at milepost 18 of North Tongass Highway, Settler's Cove State Recreation Site encompasses 275 acres of pristine Southeast Alaska temperate rainforest along Clover Passage. The campground offers 13 primitive campsites suitable for RVs up to 35 feet, a popular public use cabin located at campsite 10, and two reservable picnic shelters. The recreation site features Red Cedar, Western Hemlock, and Sitka Spruce throughout the property. A distinguishing feature of Settler's Cove is its sandy beach, rare for the Ketchikan area. The Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail provides ADA access with assistance to the beach picnic shelter from both the campground and day use parking area. The Lunch Falls Loop Trail offers a one-mile circuit through forest and over Lunch Creek to the beach, while the Lunch Creek Trail continues for 3.5 miles, eventually connecting to US Forest Service property and the Emery Tobin Lakes trail system. The site provides excellent opportunities for kayaking in Clover Passage, shore fishing, and wildlife viewing including pink salmon in Lunch Creek during August. The campground has a 7-night camping limit and features vault toilets, seasonal hand-pump water, and ADA-accessible facilities. Reservations are available through ReserveAmerica. Note that there is no winter road maintenance on the Settlers Cove Road, and the entrance gate is locked at night with closure hours changing seasonally.
Directions
From Ketchikan Airport, ferry across and turn left on North Tongass Highway. The recreation site is located at milepost 18 of North Tongass Highway at the end of the maintained road.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 247-8574 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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