Childs Glacier Recreation Area and Campground
Childs Glacier Recreation Area and Campground is a national forest campground in Alaska. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 60.66439, -144.75850
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- N/A
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Childs Glacier Recreation Area and Campground
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. Childs Glacier was once accessible by road. In 2011 the dynamic nature of the Copper River washed out a section of highway at mile 36. Additional road damage occurred in 2018, washing out part of the road at Mile 44. Outfitters now provide tours and transport to the site. Recreation The Copper River boasts plenty of salmon. Wildlife watching opportunities include moose, grizzly and black bears. Lucky campers may spot bears fishing on the opposite side of the river. Recommended trails include Copper River and Childs Glacier North. Copper River Trail connects Childs Glacier Recreation Area to the historic Million Dollar Bridge following the shores of the Copper River. Childs Glacier North Trail begins north of the Million Dollar Bridge and leads hikers to the face of Childs Glacier. Facilities The campground is now suited for tents only. A portion of the campground and associated recreation area co
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shoreside Petroleum · 35 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 5 designated routes (3 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Glacier Rec Site, Cg, Is | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Childs Glacier Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mckinley Lake Cabin | National forest campground | 20 mi | — | No hookups |
| Mckinley Trail Cabin | National forest campground | 22 mi | — | No hookups |
| One Eyed Pond | Private campground | 23 mi | — | — |
| Eighteen Mile | Private campground | 24 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.