Chugach State Park, AK
Visitor Services

The park also offers boat launches and picnic facilities. Other visitor services can be found in nearby Anchorage.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees Fees are required for camping, boat launches, and other facilities.		Accessibility Chugach State Park has handicap accessible facilities, including some accessible trails.
	Camping There are three main campgrounds at Chugach State Park: Eklutna Lake Campground, Eagle River Campground, and Bird Creek Campground. All of them include fire rings, picnic tables, water, and...		Information isitors will find information at the Eagle River Nature Center where there are guided nature walks, programs, exhibits and trails.
	Restrooms Restrooms are available at all of the campgrounds and at the Eagle River Nature Center.		Retail Visitors will find a gift shop at the Eagle River Nature Center.

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Special Considerations

Aircraft are limited to the surface of Eklutna Lake and the 'Bold' Airstrip, located at the up-valley end of Eklutna Lake.

ATVs are allowed on two trails in the park: the Bird Creek Trail and, Sunday through Wednesday only, the Eklutna Lakeside Trail.

Bicycles are allowed on some former road surfaces within the park. These areas provide good visibility and a good surface for riding. Some excellent biking trails are: the Eklutna Lakeside Trail (12 miles), the Peters Creek Trail (5 miles), the Near Point Trail from Prospect Heights to end of homestead roadbed (3 miles), and the Powerline Trail from Glen Alps to Indian (11 miles). Bicycles are also permitted on the gasline trail from Prospect Heights to Indian, from Prospect eights to the old Homestead site on the Middle Fork Trail (about 3 miles), and the Bird Creek logging trails.

Berries and edible plants may be gathered for personal consumption (but not for sale) and wood that is both dead and lying on the ground may be gathered for use in park firepits.

Goldpanning is allowed year-round, except in streams that support salmon (Eagle River, Ship Creek, Bird Creek and Indian Creek), which are open only May 16 to July 14.

Horses are allowed in most of the park. However, campgrounds and picnic areas are closed to horse riding. Other trails in the Hillside area are generally open but may be closed seasonally to prevent damage. Boats are permitted on Eklutna Lake. Boats must be carried by hand to the lake, a distance of up to several hundred feet.

Snowmobiles are allowed in 5 areas of the park when snow conditions are adequate.

Vehicles must remain on roadways, parking areas, or camping pads. Posted speed limits and parking regulations are enforced.

Restrictions

No significant restrictions.