Eklutna Lake (Chugach State Park)

State: Alaska

Short Name: Eklutna Lake

Address 1: 26.5 Glenn Highway

City: Palmer

Phone: (907) 345-5014

Open: Open from May through Sep

Number of Sites: 60

Camp URL: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/chugach/eklutnalkcamp.htm

Full Hook: Yes

Eklutna Lake Campground has 50 campsites, water, latrines, picnic tables and fire pits. An overflow camping area has 15 sites. Camping fees are posted, and camping is allowed for 15 consecutive nights.

Summer visitors enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, climbing, picnicking, fishing, boating, and riding ATV’s. Eklutna Trail is open to ATVs Sunday through Wednesday, April 1st through November 30th only.Winter activities include cross-country skiing, dog mushing, and snowmobiling. Camping, wildlife viewing and photography may be enjoyed in any season.

Interpretive displays and a telescope for viewing wildlife and lake activities are located near the trail head parking area. There is a picnic shelter for group activities in the day use area. A large group picnic and camping area may be reserved by calling the Chugach State Park Headquarters at (907) 345-5014. Facilities are accessible to those experiencing physical disabilities.

Facilities:
ADA Facility – Yes
Acres
60 Campsites
Camping Limit – 15 nights
Daily Parking Fee –
Toilets –
Toilets –
Water –
Picnic sites –
(2) picnic shelters –
One Cabin
Trails –

Activities:
Camping
Fishing
Trails
Hiking
Biking
Horseback riding
Boating
Riding ATV’s

Driving Directions: Glenn Highway to the Eklutna Turn-off. Eklutna Lake road to the end.