Welcome to the Chugach National Forest

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, click here.

Recent News

• Warm weather brings increased avalanche danger to Chugach National Forest Trails

  Release Date: Apr 16, 2021  

• Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area - Existing Character Baseline Report

  Release Date: Apr 16, 2021  

• Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center Backcountry Avalanche Warning

  Release Date: Apr 14, 2021  

• Change is Happening at the Russian River Campground

  Release Date: Apr 8, 2021  

Features

Chugach National Forest - Annual Report 2020

In a year when COVID-19 has made so many people feel disconnected, this year’s Chugach National Forest 2020 Annual Report is all about connections.

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.

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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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