There are a number of state marine parks near Seward, and Safety Cove is one of ‘em. Reaching the park requires a 28-mile boat ride from town, but it’s hard to turn down 960 acres of pristine marine environment. It's one of the many "can't miss" parts of Alaska—there’s a three acre freshwater lake right above a gravel storm berm, and if you’ve been hankerin’ for some beach camping, this is your spot. Recreation boats can even safely anchor here, and once you're docked, try to peel yourself away from the enigmatic shoreline and venture around upland. The reward? Fantastic views of Ellsworth Glacier.
There are a number of state marine parks near Seward, and Safety Cove is one of ‘em. Reaching the park requires a 28-mile boat ride from town, but it’s hard to turn down 960 acres of pristine marine environment. It's one of the many "can't miss" parts of Alaska—there’s a three acre freshwater lake right above a gravel storm berm, and if you’ve been hankerin’ for some beach camping, this is your spot. Recreation boats can even safely anchor here, and once you're docked, try to peel yourself away from the enigmatic shoreline and venture around upland. The reward? Fantastic views of Ellsworth Glacier.
Is there such a thing as an Alaskan beach bum? If there is, then they’ll be dying to camp at Safety Cove State Marine Park Campground, where pitching a tent on the beach is de rigueur. And since the park is a 28-mile ride over water from Seward, there’s plenty of room for recreational boats to anchor safely.
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Safety Cove State Marine Park
There are a number of state marine parks near Seward, and Safety Cove is one of ‘em. Reaching the park requires a 28-mile boat ride from town, but it’s hard to turn down 960 acres of pristine marine environment. It's one of the many "can't miss" parts of Alaska—there’s a three acre freshwater lake right above a gravel storm berm, and if you’ve been hankerin’ for some beach camping, this is your spot. Recreation boats can even safely anchor here, and once you're docked, try to peel yourself away from the enigmatic shoreline and venture around upland. The reward? Fantastic views of Ellsworth Glacier.
There are a number of state marine parks near Seward, and Safety Cove is one of ‘em. Reaching the park requires a 28-mile boat ride from town, but it’s hard to turn down 960 acres of pristine marine environment. It's one of the many "can't miss" parts of Alaska—there’s a three acre freshwater lake right above a gravel storm berm, and if you’ve been hankerin’ for some beach camping, this is your spot. Recreation boats can even safely anchor here, and once you're docked, try to peel yourself away from the enigmatic shoreline and venture around upland. The reward? Fantastic views of Ellsworth Glacier.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Safety Cove State Marine Park
Is there such a thing as an Alaskan beach bum? If there is, then they’ll be dying to camp at Safety Cove State Marine Park Campground, where pitching a tent on the beach is de rigueur. And since the park is a 28-mile ride over water from Seward, there’s plenty of room for recreational boats to anchor safely.
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