Settlers Cove State Recreation Site
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 13 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 260 acres, Settlers Cove State Recreation Site lies in Ketchikan Gateway County, about 11 miles north of Ketchikan.
Popular activities here are fishing and hiking. Overnight options include 13 campsites, with RV sites and tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Settler's Cove State Recreation Site: Camping | $20 |
Official wording
Settler's Cove State Recreation Site: Camping $20/site Settler's Cove State Recreation Site:
Alaska park passes
- Annual Day Use Parking Pass — $60. Day-use parking at most state parks for the calendar year (not Pillars/Eagle Rock boat launches, Arctic Valley, Eagle River Nature Center) Details
- Annual Boat Launch Pass — $150. Boat launch fees for the calendar year Details
- Disabled Veterans Camping Pass. Camping for qualifying disabled veterans Details
From the Alaska state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)
Campsites are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Camping Limit - 7 nights | 13 | RVs up to 35' RV size limit | — |
Camping details from the park
13 Campsites (see fee page) 35' RV size limit Camping Limit - 7 nights
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Settlers Cove Cabinhttps://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/settlerscovecabin.htm
Public-Use Cabin (see fee page) Settlers Cove Cabin
Things to do
CampingFishingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Facility - Yes Toilets - ♿ Water - ♿ Picnic Shelters - ♿ Trails - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 18 North Tongass Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Ketchikan — about 11 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 55.5092, -131.7250
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
From Ketchikan Airport, ferry across, turn left on North Tongass Hwy. Located at milepost 18 of the N. Tongass Hwy.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alaska State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Alaska DNR ArcGIS 'ASP Park Boundary' layer (OpenData/Recreational_ParkBoundary MapServer/2, refreshed daily), with unit pages from the region 'List of Units' tabs
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology