Welcome to the Chugach National Forest

The Chugach National Forest asks the public to please recreate responsibly. Law enforcement and/or search and rescue operations may be limited due to COVID-19 issues. High-risk activities and backcountry activities that increase your chance of injury or distress should be avoided. We encourage you to follow public health guidelines regarding social distancing while you recreate in National Forests. 

For forest-specific recreation closures, please contact the local office or explore our website. For more information about how the Forest Service is responding to COVID-19, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/covid19-updates

Recent News

• Chugach National Forest Opens Turnagain Pass Area to Motorized Use

  Release Date: Nov 24, 2020  

• Cordova Ranger District Invites Proposals for Guided Helicopter Skiing Prospectus

  Release Date: Nov 23, 2020  

• Copper River Watershed Enhancement Partnership wins USDA Forest Service 2020 Chief’s Award

  Release Date: Nov 18, 2020  

• Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center Prepares for Avalanche Season

  Release Date: Nov 17, 2020  

Features

Outfitter and Guide Open Season

Proposals are being accepted from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020  for new outfitter and guide proposals for limited activities on the Glacier, Seward or Cordova Ranger Districts.

Land Management Plan - Status Update

April 16, 2020 the Chugach National Forest released the Final Record of Decision for its 2020 Land Management Plan. The land management plan will guide all management decisions and activities such as the preservation of cultural and historic resources, recreation, subsistence use, and wildlife habitat management on the 5.4 million-acre Forest. The 2020 Land Management Plan will allow for flexible, active management of the landscape to foster sustainable, productive use of the national forest, while balancing the need to maintain healthy and resilient forest ecosystems and to help provide economic stability to help meet the needs of nearby communities.

For updates and more information visit: Land Management Plan Revision webpage.

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Spotlights

Be Bear Aware

Safety in bear country when camping or hiking begins before you set up camp or hit the trail.

Fire Safety Information

The most important thing members of the public can do to help during the 2020 fire year is help prevent human-caused fires.

Chugach Children's Forest

The Chugach Children’s Forest creates opportunities for Alaska’s diverse youth and communities to connect with the over five million acres of the Chugach National Forest.

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