Chugach State Park
Chugach State Park covers 495,204 acres (2,004 square kilometers) covering a hilly region immediately east of Anchorage, in south-central Alaska. 1970 is when its story starts. Our list goes on with Sullivan Arena, 11 mi away.
A state park inside Anchorage
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Anchorage
Chugach State Park is inside Anchorage, which has 232 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 65–67°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) has airline service, about 11 miles from Chugach State Park.
Established in 1970
Chugach State Park dates from 1970. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
Here are the months at Chugach, with their weather.
Chugach State Park
Chugach State Park covers 495,204 acres (2,004 square kilometers) covering a hilly region immediately east of Anchorage, in south-central Alaska.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1970
- Area
- 774 square miles
- Wikipedia readers
- 10K a year
Rooms near Chugach State Park
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Anchorage (232) and Hope (8).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Chugach | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | in town | — | 232 120 hotels · 6 motels · 54 inns & B&Bs · 25 lodges & cabins · 6 hostels · 14 campgrounds · 7 RV parks | 287,155 | $396K | D− |
| Hope 88% vacation homes | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | — | — | — |
| Point MacKenzie 52% vacation homes | 23 mi north | 35 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,668 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Chugach
Within 47 miles you can add these well-known places.
111 mi Stadium & arenaSullivan Arena
25 mi Zoo & aquariumAlaska Zoo
319 mi Scenic driveGlenn Highway
412 mi MuseumAnchorage Museum
513 mi MuseumAlaska Native Heritage Center32 mi Zoo & aquariumAlaska Wildlife Conservation Center625 mi Ski areaAlyeska Resort73 runs · 2,484 ft vertical
47 mi National forestChugach National ForestPhoto credits
Sullivan Arena: Acez1, CC0 · Alaska Zoo: James from Boulder, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Glenn Highway: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Anchorage Museum: James Brooks, CC BY 2.0 · Alaska Native Heritage Center: Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chugach National Forest: Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA, CC BY 2.0
Visiting Chugach: the answers
Is Chugach State Park in Anchorage?
Yes. It’s inside Anchorage, AK.
When is the best time to visit Chugach State Park?
June, July and August, with highs of 65–67°.
What is the closest airport to Chugach State Park?
Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC), about 11 miles away.
Where should I stay near Chugach State Park?
Anchorage (in town, 232 places to stay) and Hope (13 mi, 8 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Anchorage
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.