Childs Glacier Recreation Area and Campground
Chugach, Alaska · 167 ft · In Chugach National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · OpenStreetMap, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 167 ft (51 m)167 ft51 m
Sites1
Childs Glacier Recreation Area and Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- Drinking water
- Toilets
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Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Eleven maintained campsites are available at $10 per night. Payment can be made at a self-serve fee box located at the main pavilion.
Visitors to Childs Glacier Campground and Recreation Area are instantly captivated by spectacular views of Childs Glacier, famous for its calving icebergs that once put on a great show. Other must-do activities in the area include hiking along the river and fishing for salmon.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Childs Glacier Recreation Area and Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueRain Showers, 81% chance of rain40°35°
- WedLight Rain, 98% chance of rain42°36°
- ThuHeavy Rain, 98% chance of rain42°35°
- FriLight Rain, 91% chance of rain41°32°
- SatChance Rain And Snow, 47% chance of rain39°31°
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