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The small town of Haines lies at the north end of Alaska's southeast panhandle. Unlike most towns in Southeast Alaska, you can reach Haines by road as well as ferry. The Haines Highway runs from Haines Junction, Yukon, 150 miles south to Haines, AK.
Portage Cove State Recreational Site sits on the shoreline near downtown Haines and offers a wonderful view of the Chilkoot Inlet and surrounding mountains. There are a handful of campsites, but only for bicycle or walk-in camping.
Facilities:
ADA Facility - Yes
7 Acres
9 Campsites ($10) Tent Only
Camping Limit - 7 nights
Latrines - Handicap symbol
Water
Parking
Scenic Overlook
Haines Highway turns into Beach Road. Portage Cove SRS is located at approximately 1 mile Beach Road.
It's a very nice and quiet area. Accessible and easy trails for hikers. Walk along the beach or setup for picnic. Since the place is off the town, you won't see much touristic crowds here.
Great little park. Great views of Haines and Port Chilkoot... funny the boardwalk take some pics. Walk the beach for a unique perspective. Don't scale the cliff, the rock isn't stable enough for sage climbing.
