Begich, Boggs Visitor Center
Address: Portage Lake Loop Girdwood, AK 99587
Hours of Operation: Varies by season. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Phone: (907) 783-2326
Mailing Address: Portage Lake Loop Girdwood, AK 99587
Additional Office Information
The Begich, Boggs Visitor Center currently is CLOSED. It will open on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, and close for the season on Labor Day, Sep. 1, 2025.
The Visitor Center offers a unique opportunity to learn about the Chugach National Forest, America's farthest north national forest. Award-winning exhibits, educational presentations, the film Retreat and Renewal: Stories from Alaska's Chugach National Forest, and information services are available to the public.
Fees: When Open - Fees: $5.00 for adults. Fee includes admission to film and exhibits. Children 15 and younger are free! We honor Interagency Passes including Senior, Access, Annual and Military.
The Building
The visitor center is 17,600 square feet in size with 4,700 square feet of exhibit space, 3,300 square feet of theater, 6,600 square feet of other space (restrooms, office, workroom, etc.), and 3,000 square feet in the basement. The Center is heated by a high efficiency natural gas hot water heater that transfers heat to the building through a main air handler, baseboard, and radiant panels.