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Recreation
ALERT: An Interagency scientific team has been monitoring the hazards posed by a potential landslide in Barry Arm Fjord, Prince William Sound, Alaska. Recent monitoring from early September 2022, have identified a prolonged acceleration and increase in the size of the area that is in motion. Please consider this most recent scientific information and current natural events (i.e. significant rainfall, seismicity, etc.) carefully when entering inundation zones. The most up to date information can be found on the following website: https://dggs.alaska.gov/hazards/barry-arm-landslide.html
If making a cabin reservation on recreation.gov or recreating in the area please take into consideration the factors mentioned above.
The Chugach National Forest covers a vast area, over 5 million acres of adventure and rugged beauty.
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Eastern Kenai Peninsula
The Russian River draws tens of thousands of salmon anglers, but if your tastes run quieter, check out backcountry streams and lakes for grayling and trout. Search this area.
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Copper River Delta
Drive the Copper River Highway through wetlands and rainforest to the mighty Copper River. The area is famous for its shorebird migration. Search this area.
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Prince William Sound
Visitors in kayaks, cruise ships, small boats, ferries, and float planes explore Prince William Sound's 3,500 miles of coastline. Search this area.
Remember to recreate responsibly
- For forest-specific recreation closures, please contact the local Forest Service office or explore the forest website.
Current Recreation Conditions
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Begich, Boggs Visitor Center | Open | The Begich, Boggs Visitor Center is closed for the season. |
| Bertha Creek Campground | Open | Please call the Glacier Ranger Distict's front desk at 907-783-3242 for the most current updates. |
| Black Bear Campground | Open | |
| Coeur d'Alene Campground | Open | This campground has limited services even in the summer season - there is no water at the campground. |
| Cooper Creek Campground | Open | Campground is open and accessible. Please call the Seward Ranger District's front desk at 907-288-3178 for the most current updates. |
| Crescent Creek Campground | Open | Firewood cutting is open in the Crescent Creek Campground from April 22 to May 23.  You MUST obtain a permit from the Seward Ranger District's front office prior to cutting and gathering. Call the front office at 907-288-3178 to arrange a time to get a permit. Be aware that there is limited turn-around space for vehicles as snow melts. |
| Crooked Creek Information Site | Open | |
| Crow Pass Cabin | Open | Due to avalanche conditions this cabin is closed November - May |
| Crow Pass Trail - INHT | Open | Visit www.cnfaic.org for avalanche conditions. |
| Five Fingers Campsites | Open | |
| Granite Creek Campground | Open | Please call the Glacier Ranger District's front desk at 907-783-3242 for current conditions. |
| Johnson Pass North Trailhead | Open | |
| Palmer Creek Road | Open | Be aware of icy conditions. |
| Placer River Snowmobiling Trailhead | None | |
| Porcupine Campground | Open | Gate is open and host is on site. Please call the Seward Ranger District's front desk at 907-288-3178 for the most current updates. |
| Primrose Campground | Open | Site is open and accessible. Please call the Seward Ranger District's front desk at 907-288-3178 for the most current updates. |
| Ptarmigan Campground | Open | |
| Quartz Creek Campground | Open | Campground is open and accessible. Please call the Seward Ranger District's front dest at 907-288-3178 for the most current updates. |
| Russian River Campground | Open | The Russian River Campground has undergone extensive construction recently. Only the Rainbow and Silver campground loops are open for use. More campground loops are planned to open on June 1, 2024. Please call the Seward Ranger District's front desk at 907-288-3178 for the most current conditions. |
| Tenderfoot Creek Campground | Open | Please call the Seward Ranger District's front desk at 907-288-3178 for the most current updates. |
| Trail River Campground | Open | Gates is open and host is on site. Please call the Seward Ranger's front desk at 907-288-3178 for the most current updates. |
| Trail of Blue Ice - INHT | Open | Very little elevation gain with the exception of a 700' section at the lake end. |
| Williwaw Campground | Open | Gate is closed. Please call the Glacier Ranger District's front desk for the most current updates: 907-783-3242 |