Caines Head State Recreation Area
Lowell Point Rd, Seward, AK 99664
4.5 miles of trails
Seward's Caines Head State Recreation Area features a 4.5-mile coastal trail to WWII Fort McGilvray ruins for leashed dogs from Lowell Point. Amenities include water, parking, and restrooms. Access only at low tide—check schedules.
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- Park
- Caines Head State Recreation Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Seward, Alaska
- Coordinates
- 60.0364, -149.4197
- Trail miles
- 4.5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.3 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
Resurrection Bay coastal park with WWII Fort McGilvray ruins. 4.5-mile coastal trail from Lowell Point — only accessible at low tide (plan around tides!). Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
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