Settlers Cove State Recreation Site

State park · Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Settlers Cove State Recreation Site

State park · Ketchikan Gateway Borough

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18000 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901

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Nestled at the end of Tongass Hwy, this serene state park offers lush trails, stunning waterfalls, and a scenic beachfront for the ultimate nature escape.  

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18000 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901 Get directions

dnr.alaska.gov

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18000 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901 Get directions

+1 907 247 8574
dnr.alaska.gov

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wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Mar 25, 2025

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"A state recreation site with old-growth forest, a waterfall, streams full of salmon, and a sandy beach, offering hiking, camping, picnicking, and kayaking opportunities." - Nina Ruggiero Nina Ruggiero Travel + Leisure Senior Editorial Director Nina Ruggiero oversees T+L's award-winning travel content across digital platforms. She is also the co-founder of Be A Travel Writer, an online course fo

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Catherine Hunt

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We were in Ketchikan port for the day and rented a car. We lucked out with a beautiful day. Ketchikan is known to be one of the wettest areas in Alaska. We wanted to go as far away from the crowds and this was at the end of the main road. This is a beautiful area that has a scenic view of the ocean and we walked along the beach, to the campsite areas, and followed the trails. The forest and waterfall were beautiful. There were no crowds which was awesome. Highly recommend visiting if you want to enjoy nature and seeing wildlife like eagles and deer. There are plenty of parking. There is also a campground.

Aleut Guy

Google
This is a great place to explore and get both the forest and beach experience. A very nice place for hikers to visit, or just folks who like to stretch their legs out, while enjoy some beautiful scenery. We went out there with family to see the falls and the walking trail was short enough and manageable for us to make it without issue. Afterwards, we went down to the beach and did some beachcombing and just looking around. Everything we saw was amazing and it was clean and just felt like you were in the wild. Of course, it is not exactly in town. It's way out the road and takes a bit to drive there, but it is time well spent and anyone is sure to enjoy it. Looking forward to going back in the future.

Amanda Hamell

Google
Great beach. At the end of the road do usually really quiet. Nice day use area with some covered picnic tables and fire pits, a campground and a hiking trail. Lunch Creek Falls Loop starts at the campground or Lunch Creek Trail starts at the end of the road. They do connect together (when not under construction)

Britt Kimmet

Google
At $15/night this is a great place to camp right on the ocean, with great sunsets, and if you bring your paddleboard theres a nice beach area to launch. There's clean restrooms, but no showers. The fire rings and picnic tables at the camp sites are well kept and fire pit has a grill attached. There are also many trails to hike with beautiful waterfalls, and mossy landscape. While I stayed here I saw 2 bald eagles, sea otters, diving ducks, and seal. If hiking bring bear spray. If your up for a great challenging hike do Lunch Creek Trail.

Brianna Daniels

Google
The most beautiful park I've ever experienced. A very special place.

Erin Dumon

Google
A remote Campground and Day Use Area roughly 17 miles north of Ketchikan. It's a nice place to go swimming on a sunny day, but parking can be limited and there is no cell phone reception for the last 4 miles. Good place to really get away from the world and into nature!

Kelly Fife

Google
Very beautiful on the loop. We saw otters, a crab, an eagle, and falls. Very beautiful.

Crystal Schleiff

Google
Nice little beaches right off the trails, well-kept camping sites, and beautiful views. It's a really lovely place to hang out!