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Experience the Chugach


This northernmost national forest encompasses temperate rainforest, miles of coastline, islands, glaciers and rivers.

Welcome to Chugach National Forest

In Alaska, the Chugach National Forest is considered a recreator's paradise! From the Kenai Peninsula, across the Prince William Sound to the Copper River Delta, this forest offers visitors the adventure of a lifetime. With over 500 miles of trails and many more of coastline, flourishing wildlife, salmon runs, world class birding, mountains, ice fields, lakes, rivers, and wetlands myriad opportunities for discovery await. 

Choose your own adventure via plane, boat, car, foot, skis, snow machine, or train! The Chugach National Forest is the perfect place to connect with nature and enjoy the results of committed stewardship.

Chugach NF Visitor Guide

Guided hike at Girdwood Fungus Fair

The Chugach National Forest Visitor Guide offers maps and opportunities by geographic region and an excellent place to begin your visit. 

Don't Forget Your Boots!

A simple illustration of two marshmallows one sticks being roasted over a fire. The background is a dark grey with six drawn, 5-pointed stars.

Did you know that the Chugach NF is roughly the size of New Hampshire? That's a lot to explore! Check out this beginner's guide to see how to best prepare for a fun (and safe) time hiking, camping and fishing on this vast and amazing national forest!

"Caring for the land and serving people"

Original graphic USFS motto

This inspired motto conveys the U.S. Forest Service mission with clarity and hopefulness. It has endured for more than 40 years.