Chugach National Forest

Current notices posted by the managing agency. Checked Oct. 5, 2026.

• Closure: Snowmachining closed on the Glacier, Seward Ranger Districts Possessing or using a snowmachine (over-snow vehicle) on the Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts is prohibited. The purpose of the snowmachining prohibition is to protect the forest floor from damage due to the lack of sufficient snow pack. Please refer to the map for the specific areas and the… Since May 12, 2026.
• Closure: 10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the… Since Feb. 2, 2012.
• Closure: 10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:Hawkins IslandHinchinbrook IslandGreen Island/Little Green IslandEastern Prince William Sound… Since Dec. 6, 2004.
• Closure: 10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:All acquired lands from the Eyak Corporation surrounding Eyak Lake, west of Eyak River and on the Copper River Delta north and south of the Copper River Highway between Eyak River and State of Alaska… Since March 2, 2004.