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Chugach State Park

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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.

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Current Crowd Level

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Popular destination, arrive early for parking

Best: Weekdays before 10am

Chugach State Park covers 495,204 acres covering a hilly region immediately east of Anchorage, in south-central Alaska.

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Entrance Fee

Free

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Permits

Not Needed

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Dogs

Not Allowed

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Accessibility

Limited

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