Childs Glacier Recreation Area And Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Open May 1 through October 31 annually. Access requires boat or air transportation due to washed-out highway sections at mile 36 and mile 44. Several outfitters provide transportation to the campground.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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10-04-00-26-01 Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure
To prevent resource damage from snowmachine use in areas where inadequate snow conditions exist, some Kenai Peninsula areas of the Chugach National Forest are closed to snowmachine use areas.
10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.
10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:
10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure
The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the
10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:
10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:
About
Nestled in the Chugach Mountains along the Copper River, Childs Glacier Recreation Area and Campground offers 11 maintained campsites with spectacular views of Childs Glacier and the historic Million Dollar Bridge. The campground sits about 300 feet from the wide, glacier-fed Copper River, surrounded by tall cottonwoods with an understory of alder, willow, devil's club and fern. The campground was once accessible by road from Cordova, but the dynamic Copper River washed out sections of the highway at mile 36 in 2011 and mile 44 in 2018. Access now requires boat or air transportation arranged through local outfitters such as Childs Glacier Lodge. Despite the remote access, the site remains a premier destination for those seeking an authentic Alaska wilderness experience. Recreational opportunities include salmon fishing in the Copper River, wildlife watching for moose and both grizzly and black bears, and hiking the on-site Copper River Trail that connects to the Million Dollar Bridge, or the Childs Glacier North Trail that leads to the glacier face. The historic Million Dollar Bridge, constructed in 1910 to transport copper from Kennicott to Cordova, adds historical significance to this remarkable location.
Directions
From Cordova, the campground is located 48 miles east on the Copper River Highway just before the Million Dollar Bridge. Highway sections at mile 36 and mile 44 are washed out. Access requires boat or air transportation arranged through local outfitters.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 424-7661 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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