Settler'S Cove State Recreation Site

Overview

Brochure InfoSettlers Cove State Recreational site is at mile 18 N. Tongass Highway in the Ketchikan District. Located in the temperate rainforest of Southern Southeast Alaska the recreation area is nestled in a quiet spot next to Clover Passage with a 13 site campground, large day use parking lot and two picnic shelters, one by the beach and one along the trail to the waterfall. Both shelters can be reserved by calling 907-247-8574. The Settlers Cove Public Use Cabin is also located within the campground. A rare feature in the Ketchikan area is the sandy beach found along a section of the park. The Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail provides ADA access with assistance to the beach picnic shelter. The waters of Clover Passage is a kayakers haven. There is a short term parking area with a trail to the beach for Kayak and Canoe launching.Brochure Info - Orientation13 Primitive campsites (no hook ups) some can accommodate an RV up to 35'. One Public use cabin is located in the recreation site and can be rented. Water is available seasonally from a hand pump. Two vault toilets are located in the campground, two more are located in the upper day use parking area. There are two picnic shelters that can be reserved for events and gatherings. Numerous fire ring grills and picnic tables located throughout the site. Firewood may be available for purchase from the Camp Host. Several trails with observation areas.Brochure Info - RecreationCamping, hiking, beach combing, Kayaking, photography, wildlife / nature viewing, fishingBrochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsNumerous wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic views. Nearby trail access to Lunch Falls, Lunch Creek and Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail. Salmon runs can be viewed at Lunch Creek during the late summer and fall.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsNumerous wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic views. Nearby trail access to Lunch Falls, Lunch Creek and Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail. Salmon runs can be viewed at Lunch Creek during the late summer and fall.Key InfoDurring the summer season day use hours are 6am to 10pm. Gate is locked after 10pm. Quiet hours are from 11pm to 6am. Camping is limited to seven days only. Camping is permitted only at a designated campsites or in a designated camping space. The number of persons occupying a campsite is limited to 12. Camps left unattended for two days will be impounded. Fires must be in fireplace grills provided or in portable grills. No Beach Fires. Campsites are first come first serve. A campsite must be paid for the day it is occupied and after camping equipment is set up. A campsite must be occupied each day that it is paid for. No day-use parking in campsites without payment. A campsite must be vacated by 12 PM (noon), local time, unless the campsite fee for an additional 24 hour occupancy has been paid for. No camping within one-half mile of a developed campground or within one-half mile of a road in a state park. Permits are required for an assembly of more than twenty people. A person may not leave food or a food container unattended outside a vehicle or in a place or manner reasonably accessible by bears. All pets must be on a leash no more than 9 feet in length in developed areas. Pets must be under control by a person at all times. Waste created by pets MUST be cleaned up by those responsible for the pet. Refuse created in the park must be placed in the dumpster provided. Refuse shall not be brought into the park for disposal. No person may discharge a weapon, explosive, gas operated explosive, or similar device in a State Recreation Site.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionFrom Ketchikan Drive North on Tongass Ave. Turn left into the Settlers Cove State Recreation Site at 18 mi N.Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescCancellations: Cancellations must be made at least 3 calendar days prior to arrival date for a full refund (does not include transaction/cancellation fees). Cancellations must be made through www.reserveamerica.com . You must cancel your reservations online, from your account. If you fail to cancel in a timely manner, or fail to use the facility for reasons other than the exceptions listed below, a refund is not available. Changes/Transfers: Changes/Transfers must be made 2 calendar days prior to your scheduled arrival date and incur a $3 change/transfer fee. Changes where the reservation is extended will not have an additional change fee. Refunds: Park Staff are not authorized to give cash refunds. Refunds for canceled reservations online will be made by issuing a credit to the card used for payment. Exceptions: If you were unable to use the facility due to events beyond your control, such as extreme weather/hazardous conditions (as determined by Alaska State Parks), or closure of a road, trail, or facility by the State, you may request a refund. Requests for refunds must be made within three (3) business days of the last date of your reservation to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Public Information Center at 907-269-8400. Please provide your reservation number when you call. Extreme weather in the Northern Region is defined as Minus 30 F for the "Hunt Memorial", "North Fork", and "Chena River" Cabins; Minus 20 F for all other cabins and ice huts. In the event of a natural emergency or sudden campground/site closure, a full refund will be issued. The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation reserves the right to make the final determination of whether a refund will be issued.