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Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

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Lake Clark National Park & Preserve is a remote area in Alaska, known for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Travelers often come to experience the tranquility of nature, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and observing bears in their natural habitat.

The park is less frequented than others, offering a sense of solitude. Visitors should be prepared for the challenges of accessing the park, as it is primarily reachable by plane or boat, making it a unique adventure for those willing to make the effort.

In pictures

Waterfall surrounded by forest in fall foiliage and mountains in the background.

Things to do

Flight Seeing at Lake Clark

1-6 Hours · Winter/Spring

Discover safely from a bird’s eye view. Volcanoes, coastline, mountain ranges, tundra, lakes, rivers, wildlife...

Remote Base Camping

2-14 Days · Summer

A camping trip into Lake Clark's trail-less wilderness can be a spectacular and rewarding experience. Thorough...

Camp at Kontrashibuna Lake

2-7 Days · Winter/Spring

Pack up and journey out to the wilderness. Lay in your tent listening to a lone wolf's howl. Stand in awe as m...

Fly-In Bear Viewing Along the West Cook Inlet Coast

1-14 Days · Summer

Learn where to go to see bears and become familiar with bear viewing best practices. Then watch the park's bea...

Spend the Night in a Rustic Cabin

1-5 Days · Spring/Summer

Experience the simplicity and beauty of a public use cabin. Enjoy world class fishing and kayaking right outsi...

Go Fishing on Lake Clark

2-8 Hours · Winter/Spring

Lake Clark provides excellent fishing opportunities for adventurous anglers. The park and preserve includes so...

Go Fly Fishing at Tanalian Falls

2-5 Hours · Spring/Summer

Want to try fishing in Alaska? This scenic spot offers both the lure of possible grayling catches and opportun...

Explore How Salmon Are Sustaining Southwest Alaska Communities

5-45 Minutes · Summer

The Kvichak watershed which is fed by Lake Clark and runs into Bristol Bay, is one of the world's most product...

See the Wassillie Trefon Dena'ina Fish Cache

5-45 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The Wassillie Trefon Fish Cache is the last best example of the traditional Dena'ina Athabascan fish cache in...

Discover Bristol Bay Fishing History

5-45 Minutes · Spring/Summer

Explore a sailboat that spent more than 60 years on Bristol Bay waters during the heyday of Alaska's commercia...

Visit the Denison Sawmill Exhibit

5-30 Minutes · Spring/Summer

Learn about early infrastructure of the Lake Clark region. The Denison steam powered sawmill led waves of chan...

Kayak from Port Alsworth to Tommy Island

2-7 Hours · Spring/Summer

Get acquainted with the beauty and vastness of Lake Clark firsthand. Spend a day on the water watching birds a...

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At a glance

Established: 1980
Open: Daily open 24 hours
Accessibility: limited access, remote location
Address: 1 Park Place, Port Alsworth, AK 99653
Opening hours: Daily open 24 hours
Phone: 9076443626
Price: Free
Website: www.nps.gov

Things to know

No entrance fee required

Limited facilities, plan accordingly

Best visited in summer months for milder weather

Dress in layers, conditions can change rapidly

Photo: NPS Photo / James Kramer · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS

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NPS Photo / Karen Smigielski · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS

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Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

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Things to do

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