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 Advisory issued October 29 at 3:38PM AKDT until October 30 at 4:15PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Small stream and localized urban flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Seward. * WHEN...Until 415 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Light rainfall will gradually increase in intensity this evening and continue through Friday morning before the rain slowly tapers off Friday afternoon. Rainfall rates of up to a quarter of an inch per hour are possible between 10 PM tonight and 10 AM Friday, with a storm total between 3 and 4 inches of rain likely with this event. Prolonged heavy rain may lead to areas of flooding along smaller streams and creeks, in low-lying and poor drainage areas, and ponding of water on roadways. - 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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