🏆🏆 Prince William Sound Cove — Sheltered cove for kayakers and boaters in Prince William Sound
Entry Cove State Marine Park protects a small, sheltered cove in Prince William Sound. The cove provides safe anchorage and beach camping for kayakers and boaters exploring the sound’s labyrinth of islands, glaciers, and fjords. The surrounding old-growth Sitka spruce forest meets the shoreline, creating a classic Southeast/Southcentral Alaska coastal environment.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Prince William Sound, AK |
| Access | Boat or kayak |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Camping | Beach camping (primitive) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there fresh water?
Not guaranteed. Bring all water or a reliable filtration system. Streams may be available seasonally but are not dependable year-round.
About Entry Cove
Entry Cove State Marine Park in Prince William Sound protects a sheltered cove and beach surrounded by old-growth temperate rainforest. The cove provides safe anchorage for boaters exploring the western sound. The dense Sitka spruce forest comes down to the waterline, and black bears forage on the beach at low tide.
Entry Cove State Marine Park protects a sheltered anchorage in Prince William Sound’s western reaches. The cove provides protection from the Gulf of Alaska’s frequent storms and serves as a waypoint for kayakers and boaters exploring the sound. Prince William Sound’s coastline is longer than the entire Eastern Seaboard — over 3,000 miles of deeply indented fjords, islands, and glacier-carved inlets.
Things to Do
Anchorage for boaters, beach camping, kayaking, wildlife viewing (black bears, sea otters, bald eagles), fishing, and exploring the old-growth rainforest. Access by boat from Whittier.
Boat-in camping, kayaking, fishing, wildlife observation for sea otters and Steller sea lions, beachcombing, and sheltering in one of Prince William Sound’s protected anchorages.
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Granite Bay State Marine Park (a short drive away) or South Esther Island State Marine Park (a short drive away).
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for Alaska state parks online at alaskastateparks.reserveamerica.com.
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Prince William Sound — sheltered cove camping for kayakers and boaters.
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