State Park

Chugach State Park

Anchorage County, AlaskaAbout 425,812 acresEstablished 1970
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listedAlso cabins
Official site
dnr.alaska.gov(907) 345-5014

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Middle Fork Trail re-route — Chugach State Park
Middle Fork Trail re-route — Chugach State Park. Photo: National Park Service, Alaska Region. Public domain (US federal government work)

Chugach State Park is a 425,812-acre park in Anchorage County, about 13 miles south of Anchorage.

There are also cabins for rent.

Fees and passes

Per vehicle daily parking fee at developed units (typically $5), per-site/vehicle camping (typically $20) and boat-launch fees; many remote units and marine parks are free. Listed by unit in the statewide fee table.

Statewide fee rule from Alaska's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Alaska park passes

  • Annual Day Use Parking Pass — $60. Day-use parking at most state parks for the calendar year (not Pillars/Eagle Rock boat launches, Arctic Valley, Eagle River Nature Center) Details
  • Annual Boat Launch Pass — $150. Boat launch fees for the calendar year Details
  • Disabled Veterans Camping Pass. Camping for qualifying disabled veterans Details

From the Alaska state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

See the park’s wording

Dog-Walkers: Pets must be under control whether on or off leash.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Cabins and lodging

  • Dolly Varden Cabin
    https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/dollyvardencabin.htm
  • Rainbow Trout Cabin
    https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/rainbowtroutcabin.htm
  • Boretide Cabin
    https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/boretidecabin.htm
  • Serenity Falls Cabin
    https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/serenityfallscabin.htm
  • Yuditna Cabin
    https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/yuditnacabin.htm
  • Beluga Cabin
    https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/belugacabin.htm
  • Kokanee Cabin
    https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/kokaneecabin.htm

Dolly Varden Cabin Rainbow Trout Cabin Boretide Cabin Serenity Falls Cabin Yuditna Cabin Beluga Cabin Kokanee Cabin

Things to do

Trails

Crow Pass Trail Brochure Hillside Trail Brochure Turnagain Arm Trails Brochure Across Crow Pass on the Iditarod Trail "Bird-to-Gird:" Indain To Girdwood Video Trail Guide Crow Pass Video Trail Guide Eklutna Lake Video Trail Guide Thunder Bird Falls Video Trail Guide - No trapping within 50 yards of a maintained trail

Fishing

Trapper Harassment Law: No person may intentionally obstruct or hinder lawful hunting, fishing, trapping or wildlife viewing. AS 16.05.790

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Lodging

  • Cabins

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Rules and permits

11 AAC 20.020. Aircraft (a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, the use of aircraft is allowed in Chugach State Park on Bold airstrip located at the inlet of Eklutna Lake. (b) The use of aircraft for the purpose of practice landing is prohibited. Trapping is legal with the following limitations under 5 AAC 92.550 Discretionary Trapping Regulation:

Getting there

Nearest town
Anchorage — about 13 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
60.9997, -149.4311
Phone
(907) 345-5014

Entrances

  • Rosie's Roost (Hut)
  • Pichler's Perch (Hut)
  • Han's Hut (Hut)

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Nearby state parks

Shotgun Cove State Recreation Site
32.6 mi southeast (straight line)
Decision Point State Marine Park
35.3 mi southeast (straight line)
Bettles Bay State Marine Park
37.3 mi east (straight line)
Hanson Memorial State Recreation Site
37.6 mi north (straight line)
Surprise Ridge State Marine Park
37.7 mi southeast (straight line)
Entry Cove State Marine Park
38.3 mi east (straight line)
Surprise Cove State Marine Park
38.8 mi southeast (straight line)
Ziegler Cove State Marine Park
39 mi east (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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