Thumb Cove State Marine Park

About

Thumb Cove State Marine Park encompasses 720 acres on the east side of Resurrection Bay, approximately 9 miles south of Seward. The park includes the southeast shoreline of the cove with beaches of fine to medium sand and cobble, forested uplands of spruce, hemlock, and alder, and most of the cove's waters. Porcupine Glacier towers above the park, providing a dramatic backdrop and a stream for water (which must be purified before drinking). The park offers two public-use cabins available for reservation: Spruce Glacier Cabin and Porcupine Glacier Cabin. Each cabin accommodates up to 8 people and includes two sets of full-size bunk beds (no mattresses provided), a table, benches, counter, and wood stove for heating. Pit latrines are located near each cabin. The Spruce Glacier Cabin is wheelchair accessible with assisted access from the water landing to a boardwalk. Backcountry camping is permitted along the beaches, and campfires are allowed in fire rings on ocean beaches below mean high tide. There is no trash collection, so campers must pack out all waste. Access is by private boat, floatplane, or commercial water taxi from Seward only.

Directions

Accessible only by boat, floatplane, or commercial water taxi from Seward, approximately 7.5 miles south on the east side of Resurrection Bay. No road access.