Welcome to the
Cordova Ranger District
on the Chugach National Forest

Cordova is a commercial fishing community and home to the world famous Copper River Wild Salmon. The District is nestled between the Cooper River Delta and the southeastern end of Prince William Sound and covers approximately 2.3 million acres. Beauty and adventure surrounds this magnificent place.

Cordova is located one hundred and forty miles east of Anchorage and is home to 2,500 year round residents. Access is by air or water only.

Cordova lies at approximately 60.542780° North Latitude and -145.7575° West Longitude. Winter temperatures average 17° to 28° F and summer temperatures average 49° to 63° F. Annual precipitation is 167 inches, including 80 inches of snowfall.

February brings the annual Ice Worm Festival, which celebrates winter with parades, contests, and the crowning of Miss Ice Worm. In early May, Cordova is host to as many as fourteen million shorebirds as they make their way back to Alaska from Central and South America. You're invited to join the festivities at the annual Shorebird Festival. June brings the Copper River Wild Salmon Festival, which brings to town great food, bluegrass music, and the Alaska Salmon Run, a full marathon attended by runners from around the world.

Cordova is also home to river rafting, fishing, hiking, sightseeing, camping, hunting, and exploring. But mostly, Cordova is home to some of the greatest people you'll ever have the opportunity to meet.

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