RV rental Chugach State Park, AK: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

The massive coverage of Chugach State Park provides ample opportunity for exploring by foot. There are 16 trailheads around the boundary of the park giving you access to nearly 300 miles of trails. The Glen Alps trailhead in southern Anchorage is a popular starting point for numerous trails. You can find easy walks, strenuous mountain biking trails, and extended hiking trips to the tops of peaks offering breathtaking views. Another popular trail is the Turnagain Arm Trail, a ten-mile out-and-back hike through a mixed forest with occasional views of the bay. East of the Bird Point Campground, you can explore the Bird Point Trail, where you can often view whales, mountain goats, and the unique bore tide that fills the bay with massive waves as the tide comes in. Just be sure to stay off the mudflats; like quicksand, these dangerous areas have trapped and drowned many animals and humans. Many people who go camping in Alaska do so for the world-famous fishing, and Chugach State Park is often on the list. The most abundant fish include trout, sockeye salmon, and king salmon. Eagle River provides opportunities for king salmon fishing, but the window is slim, and you should check with rangers before fishing here. The giant Turnagain Arm also has many possibilities, one of which is at Bird Creek. You can hike to your own private spot along the river and cast your line for salmon, taking in breathtaking views the entire time. Wildlife viewing will just naturally happen while you’re camping at Chugach State Park, and photographers can’t get enough of it. Your safe encounters will include black bears, grizzly bears, bald eagles, marmots, mountain goats, and moose. Visit the Eagle River Nature Center, which will educate you about all of the different wildlife in the park and how the ecosystems bring it all together. They maintain ten miles of trails to explore throughout the year, many leading to yurts if you fancy an overnight stay in the backcountry.