Lake Clark National Park
Alaska Est. 1980

Lake Clark National Park

Lake Volcanic Mountains Glacier
2,619,733 Acres
18,500/year Annual Visitors
Free Entry Fee
June through September Best Time to Visit
Information: Phone Outage
National Park Service National Park
Lake Clark was established on December 2, 1980, protecting a landscape where three major mountain ranges converge across the Cook Inlet from Anchorage. Accessible only by small plane or boat, keeping annual visitation under 20,000.
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When to Visit Lake Clark

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Month-by-Month Conditions

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Month
High
Low
Crowds
Roads
Jan
65°
40°
Low
Partial
Feb
62°
37°
Low
Partial
Mar
53°
27°
Low
Partial
Apr
40°
13°
Low
Partial
May
28°
-1°
Light
Open
Jun Best
18°
-12°
Heavy
Open
Jul Best
15°
-15°
Heavy
Open
Aug Best
18°
-12°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
28°
-1°
Peak
Open
Oct
40°
13°
Light
Open
Nov
53°
27°
Low
Partial
Dec
62°
37°
Low
Partial
Best months to visit Crowd level (low to peak)

Campgrounds in Lake Clark

NPS Priest Rock Public Use Cabin

The Priest Rock Cabin sits on the north shore of Lake Clark, approximately eight miles north of Port Alsworth. The cabin is perched above a...

First-come, first-served The NPS Priest Rock Public Use Cabin is open yearly: – In...

Trip Essentials

Gear and guides we recommend for Lake Clark. Affiliate links help support our work.

Trail Map Lake Clark National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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America the Beautiful Pass $80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Bear Spray Required carry in grizzly country. Practice the quick-draw before you need it.
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Trekking Poles Save your knees on steep descents and river crossings.
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Rain Jacket Mountain weather turns fast. Pack a shell even on clear mornings.
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Getting to Lake Clark

Gateway Towns

  • Port Alsworth, AK

Nearest Airports

  • ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International 120 mi
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