US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Chugach Census Area, Chugach Census Area, Alaska. Run by U.S. Forest Service.
| Operator | U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 1 |
| Site types | 1 standard, no electric |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recarea/?recid=6654 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Childs Glacier Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Childs Glacier Campground is in Chugach Census Area, Chugach Census Area.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.