Settlers Cove State Recreation Site — RV Camping in Ketchikan, AK

Settlers Cove State Recreation Site is a 275-acre campground nestled in Clover Passage at milepost 18 of North Tongass Highway, just north of Ketchikan, Alaska. Surrounded by old-growth temperate rainforest of red cedar, western hemlock, and Sitka spruce, the park offers a serene coastal retreat with stunning Southeast Alaska scenery. The campground features 13 campsites accommodating RVs up to 35 feet, water hookups, picnic tables, grills, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms and shelters. A sandy beach fronts Clover Passage, ideal for kayaking and shore fishing. Hikers can explore several interconnected trails, including the ADA-accessible Hollow Cedar Beach Access Trail, the 1-mile Lunch Falls Loop through old-growth forest, and the Lunch Creek Trail leading to a scenic waterfall. A 3.5-mile trail extends onto US Forest Service land toward Emery Tobin Lakes. The park also includes a public-use cabin and reservable picnic shelters. Whether seeking beachside relaxation, forest hiking, or backcountry exploration near Ketchikan, Settlers Cove State Recreation Site is a premier camping destination in Southeast Alaska.