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Overview of Resurrection Bay State Marine Parks- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : Five State Marine Parks (SMP), accessible only by boat, stretch along the eastern side of Resurrection Bay and around Cape Resurrection to Day Harbor.Thumb Cove SMP is one of the bays most scenic and popular anchorage. The spectacular rock faces and waterfalls of this cove offer the mariner a peaceful respite from the bays afternoon wind and waves. This marine park has two public use cabins for rent, Porcupine Glacier and Spruce Glacier cabins. The Spruce Glacier cabin is fully wheelchair accessible but requires assisted access from the water landing to the beach berm at the end of the boardwalk.Sandspit Point SMP is also know as Fox Island Spit and lies at the north end of Fox Island. The north side of the spit is a popular landing and camping spot for kayakers. The anchorage near the spit is generally poor due to its exposure to the bays weather.Sunny Cove SMP is located on the southern cove of Fox Island. This is an excellent anchorage and affords views of Bear Glacier, Callisto Head and Aialik Cape in Kenai Fjords National Park.Driftwood Bay SMP is located around the east side of Cape Resurrection. This anchorage offers little protection from bad weather and is generally not recommended for anchoring. The areas features include excellent wildlife viewing of mountain goats and seabirds.Farther north, Safety Cove SMP is a relatively safer anchorage than Driftwood Bay. Views from the cove include Ellsworth Glacier, and there is a three acre lake at the head of the cove.Alaska State Parks operates public use cabins within Resurrection Bay. For more information on reserving these cabins, click here to see our cabin pages. Use of any Alaska State Park Public Use Cabin requires a fee to be paid and a valid permit to be in that persons possession.Artifacts and old structures are numerous at Caines Head. Do not disturb, damage or remove artifacts. Please leave items of interest in place for others to enjoy.Trash collection in not provided. Pack out what you pack in. When latrines are not available, bury human waste away from trails and sources of water, both fresh and salt.Open fires are permitted only on ocean beaches, preferably below mean high tide. Fires elsewhere must be in a portable stove, metal-bottomed container or designated fire site.Fishing and hunting regulations may be obtained from the Alaska Department of Fish & Game.Discharge of firearms is prohibited within 1/2 mile of developed facilities. Target shooting is prohibited in all areas of the recreation area.
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Resurrection Bay State Marine Parks): Caines Head State Recreation Area receives close to 60 inches of rain annually and visitors are advised to be prepared for wet, windy and cool conditions throughout the summer. Bears and other wildlife are native to the woods here and proper precautions should be taken to keep food and other odorous attractions away from camping areas. The trails of Caines Head State Recreation Area offers an unparalleled variety of trail experiences in a relatively small area. Although the park can be seen in one day, two to three days are recommended for seeing the Fort, South Beach and the Alpine Areas.
Contact Information:
Address:Kenai/PWS Area Office PO Box 1247 Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone No:(907) 262-5581
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