Lake Clark National Park and Preserve - Plan Your Visit

Lake Clark National Park by National Parks Service

Operating Hours Seasons

The park is open year-round, although most people visit between June and September. The visitor center and field headquarters in Port Alsworth are staffed throughout the year, as well as the park administrative headquarters in Anchorage and field office in Homer.

Getting There

Plane

Access to the Lake Clark region is by small aircraft. Float planes may land on the many lakes throughout the area. Wheeled planes land on open beaches, gravel bars, or private airstrips in or near the park. A one to two-hour flight from Anchorage, Kenai or Homer will provide access to most points within the park and preserve.

Car

There is no highway access to the park and preserve.

Public Transportation

Scheduled commercial flights between Anchorage and Iliamna, 30 miles outside the boundary, provide another means of access.

Getting Around

There are no roads in the park. A two and one half mile trail to Tanalian Falls and Kontrashibuna Lake is accessible from the town of Port Alsworth. The 50 mile Telaquana Trail depicted on maps is an undeveloped historic route from Lake Clark to Telaquana Lake.