ALASKA STATE PARK CABINS
AND STATE MARINE PARKS

Aquetec - Seward Alaska Water Taxi offers the best prices and the ONLY reliable service to the State Park Cabins. We are one of the few water taxis out of Seward, Alaska licensed to transport you to the State Marine Parks and Cabins and THE ONLY water taxi offering this service to ALL State Marine Parks in Resurrection Bay and Day Harbor. See more details about Driftwood Bay and Safety Cove on our DAY HARBOR page.

THUMB COVE STATE MARINE PARK

Thumb Cove, 8 miles south of Seward, Alaska is a gorgeous destination offering spectacular cliff faces, hanging glaciers, waterfalls and fascinating geological phenomena. There are two well maintained cabins available to rent through the Alaska State Park website but you need to reserve them well ahead (about 6 to 7 months) as they are very popular! Protected in most weather conditions, Thumb Cove offers a peaceful respite from the wind and waves with great beach camping, kayaking and hiking. Spruce Glacier cabin is our favorite with Porcupine Glacier cabin a close second. In April and May, the booming and thundering of avalanches can be heard from the cabins. Often in June, we see Humpback whales near the north point of the mouth of the cove. From early July till the end of August a Pink salmon run heading up Like’s Creek in the north east corner of Thumb Cove attracts black bear, Bald eagles, sea lions, seals and Orcas making for some spectacular wildlife viewing. In the fall, you can see many mountain goats, black bears and waterfowl. The protected waters of Thumb Cove offers excellent kayaking in almost any weather conditions. The cabins have wood stoves and sleep up to 8. They’re available year round with off season discounts.

CAINES HEAD STATE RECREATION AREA

Caines Head offers great views, abundant plant and wildlife viewing as well as excellent hiking along three trails, berry-picking and kayaking. The south beach trail takes you past the remnants of barracks for 200 soldiers and to the south facing beach. Take your headlamps along and explore the bunkers that once served as part of the Alaska coastal defense during World War II. The trail to the fort will take you about four hours including time to explore the bunkers. The alpine trail takes you west of Caines Head with abundant wildflowers and gorgeous views. Derby Cove cabin and Callisto cabin can be reserved on the Alaska State Park website or just camp on the beach.

SANDSPIT POINT STATE MARINE PARK

Located 12 miles south of Seward, Alaska, the spit is the remnant of an old glacial moraine extending east from Fox Island. Centrally located for many great kayaking destinations such as Eldorado Narrows and Humpy Cove with great wildlife viewing and birding. You can even kayak in the large lagoon on the spit. Explore the ghost forest which came about as a result of the 1964 earthquake. As with all State Marine Parks, camping is free and there is usually plenty of firewood in the area. For more information, please see the Alaska State Park website.