Thumb Cove State Marine Park
Open year-round. Cabin reservations available through Reserve America up to 7 months in advance at $75 per night. Beach camping is first-come, first-served.
Flood Watch issued July 19 at 5:34PM AKDT until July 21 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Seward. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A long duration rain event coinciding with an atmospheric river of moisture moving over the southern Kenai Peninsula will result in moderate to heavy rain for Seward through Monday night. 3 to 5 inches of rain is likely (70-80%) with a low chance (20%) of greater than 6 inches of rain for this event. The heaviest rain will likely occur through Monday morning, with the bulk of the rain falling during this time period. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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