Lake Clark National Park & Preserve | American Tour Association

A PLACE TO REMEMBER

Make room for the wonder.

Lake Clark combines immense water-and-mountain landscapes with remote coastal bear-viewing areas. Choose the part of the park you want to experience, then arrange the transport and guiding that make it possible.

Photo of blue sky with fluffy white clouds reflect in calm lake with mountains in the background. — The park's namesake lake is the largest lake by volume in the National Park Service.
NPS Photo / James Kramer · Photography credit

Waterfall surrounded by forest in fall foiliage and mountains in the background. — The park protects thousands of waterfalls including Tanalian Falls, which is a popular day hike destination from the town of Port Alsworth.
NPS Photo / Karen Smigielski · Photography credit

BUILD YOUR OWN PARK DAY

Places to consider

01Lake Clark landscapes
02Port Alsworth area
03Authorized coastal bear-viewing trips

Choose the stops that suit your time and your party. These are ideas for exploring, rather than a fixed itinerary or a promise that every road, trail or facility will be open.

Before you set out

Access is generally by small aircraft or boat. Flight weather, local arrangements and wildlife behavior influence every itinerary.

Give the day room

Allow time for the approach, parking and breaks. Pick walks for the least mobile members of your party, and leave space for weather or a change of plans.

Bring your group

Confirm vehicle access, drop-off and parking with the park. Check any guided tours, transport and accessibility arrangements before fixing the rest of the itinerary.

Official park visitor guide ↗Current conditions ↗

Check the official NPS guide for current access, fees, passes, reservations and permits. Gateway names identify useful surrounding communities or access areas, not exact entrance directions. Photographs may show earlier seasons or conditions.