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  • 10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure

    The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the areas described from December 1 of each year through April 30 of each year. The use of snowmachines by a rural Alaska resident for subsistence uses is allowed provided the individual is lawfully engaged in an authorized subsistence activity, during permitted dates, and is in compliance with all public safety regulations. 

Alert Start Date: February 2, 2012

Alert End Date: N/A

Rec Sites Affected:

Order Number: 10-04-04-12-08

Contact Information

Contact Name: Cordova Ranger District front desk

Contact Number: 907-424-7661

Contact Email: mailroom_r10_chugach@usda.gov

Associated Documents

Forest Order

The purpose of this order is to identify the areas of the Chugach National Forest that are closed to certain types of winter motor vehicle use as determined in the Chugach Plan and to identify the effective dates that these areas are closed. The closed areas are described below and identified on each area map attached to this order. The type of motor vehicle use prohibited and the effective closure dates are identified. 

Last updated March 18, 2025