The park's namesake lake is the largest lake by volume in the National Park Service.
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve · AK
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. Volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage, and craggy mountains reflect in shimmering turquoise lakes. Here, too, local people and culture still depend on the land and water. Venture into the park to become part of the wilderness.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park1 campground
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available39 activities
Park Name
InfoLake Clark National Park & Preserve
Designation
InfoNational Park & Preserve
State(s)
InfoAK
Phone
Info9076443626
lacl_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe park and preserve are open 24 hours per day, seven days per week year round. However, visitor services are limited Labor Day through Memorial Day. Seasonal and temporary closures are listed by location on the Operating Hours & Seasons page.
Visitor Center: Port Alsworth Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Arts, Photography + 39 more
Weather Info
InfoLake Clark has two distinct climate areas: the coast and the interior. The coast is wetter and experiences milder temperatures. The interior gets half to one fourth as much precipitation, but temperat
Getting There
InfoLake Clark is located on the Alaska Peninsula southwest of Anchorage and north of Katmai National Park. It is not on the road system; therefore, in order to get here you must travel either via plane o
Location
Info60.5741° N, -153.5554° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website