State Recreation Site

Shotgun Cove State Recreation Site

Chugach County, AlaskaAbout 2 acres
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
dnr.alaska.gov

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Chugach County, about 36 miles southeast of Anchorage, Shotgun Cove State Recreation Site covers about 2 acres.

Fees and passes

Per vehicle daily parking fee at developed units (typically $5), per-site/vehicle camping (typically $20) and boat-launch fees; many remote units and marine parks are free. Listed by unit in the statewide fee table.

Statewide fee rule from Alaska's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

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
Booking system
Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Getting there

Nearest town
Anchorage — about 36 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
60.7835, -148.5677

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Nearby state parks

Decision Point State Marine Park
3.7 mi east (straight line)
Surprise Ridge State Marine Park
5.2 mi east (straight line)
Surprise Cove State Marine Park
6.3 mi east (straight line)
Entry Cove State Marine Park
7 mi east (straight line)
Ziegler Cove State Marine Park
9.2 mi northeast (straight line)
Bettles Bay State Marine Park
14.7 mi northeast (straight line)
South Esther Island State Marine Park
16.9 mi east (straight line)
Granite Bay State Marine Park
17.9 mi northeast (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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