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Childs Glacier Recreation Area

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Childs Glacier Recreation Area is located near Valdez-Cordova in the Chugach National Forest. The terrain features rugged landscapes with views of the nearby glacier. Temperatures can range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 60°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Copper River and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding forest.

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Location

Childs Glacier Recreation Area is located in Alaska

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Directions

From Cordova, the campground is 48 miles east on the Copper River Highway just before the Million Dollar Bridge. Two sections of the highway at mile 36 and mile 44 are washed out, and access to the site now requires a boat ride or travel by air. Several outfitters provide transportation to the campground.

Coordinates

60.66439 N
144.7585 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

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Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

Child’s glaciers

When I think of Alaska and Hollywood this is the awesomeness that comes to mind about beautiful locations

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Childs Glacier Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Childs Glacier Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Childs Glacier Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Childs Glacier Recreation Area?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Childs Glacier Recreation Area. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Childs Glacier Recreation Area, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Childs Glacier Recreation Area?

There are 13 campsites at Childs Glacier Recreation Area and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts