Discovery Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park is located in south-central Alaska, 495,204 acres east of the Anchorage Bowl. This state park was established by legislation signed into law on August 6, 1970, to provide recreational possibilities, safeguard the scenic value of the Chugach Mountains and other geographic characteristics, and ensure the safety of Anchorage's water supply. The park, operated by Alaska State Parks, is the third-largest in the United States and is divided into physically distinct sections, each with its own set of attractions and services.

The Chugach State park was formed in 1970 and is named after the enormous and spectacular mountain range that flows across it. Roaring rivers, gleaming glaciers, and sweeping valleys punctuate the mountainous range, which also features huge forests and alpine meadows. Bears, moose, and wolves have been sighted in its distant areas.

Locals and tourists alike flock to camp, climb, and ski in the mountains because it is so conveniently placed right adjacent to the city. It has several beautiful lakes and shoreline, as well as the state's most climbed peak, the 3,510-foot-high Flattop Mountain. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has set regulations for game management unit 14c that allow for hunting and fishing in the Chugach. Within the park's limits, target practice is not permitted.

Address: 18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99516, United States

Phone: +1 907-345-5014

Opening hours: open 24 hours

Ticket price: free - $12

Rating: 4.8/5.0, 2,358 Google reviews

Website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/chugach/chugachindex