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From Glenn Highway, take Eklutna Exit at Mile 26. Turn toward mountains and follow park signs 10 miles up Eklutna Lake road to Eklutna campground and lake.
All campsites are first-come, first-serve Camping is limited to 15 consecutive nights
The Chugach mountains begin just a short drive from Anchorage and are, arguably, as beautiful as Denali (which is almost always shrouded in clouds). Great chance you will see bald eagles. Drive deeper and you will travel through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel en route to Whittier and a former secret military base. Pretty darn cool!
Beautiful State Park. There is none better in many people's estimation. From sea level to the mountain tops, the views are spectacular. You can get lost in your thoughts here, and if you don't watch out you might actually get lost for awhile.
Do not count on being able to get a cell signal if you go into this wilderness, even less so the further East you go into the Park. Weather can change suddenly, and can be deadly. Prepare well.
Beautiful place. Less than 30 minutes outside Anchorage. Beautiful drive along Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway.
Beautiful expansive place to hike and explore. Oh the places you could go. Glaciers, snow capped peaks, breathtaking views, unexplored territory, and so much more. This is a truly unique state park. It is so fun to get beyond where most hikers even travel and to see new things. Ever changing, and takes my breath away every time I see something new.
Went wild blueberry picking here and it was terrific! Lots of blueberries 🫐 everywhere! Such a beautiful area. Easy to get to and accessable paths to different areas so you can spread out and enjoy larges spaces to pick blueberries. We came late in the season and there was still plenty to be picked.
