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Map of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.
NPS
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Cessna 206 on the beach at Chinitna Bay. M. Richotte Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is not on the road system and access is primarily by small aircraft. When weather and tides permit, the east side of the park on the Cook Inlet coast may be accessed by boat in addition to aircraft.
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Air Charter Services
The following air-taxis are authorized to land anywhere in the Park and Preserve. They are organized by their community of origin and where they most often fly. However, they are not limited to landing in those locations. Depending on your travel plans and trip itinerary it may be useful to inquire about charter services to other destinations within the park and preserve.
Please note that this page lists air taxi operators. It is not a full list of commercial operators in the park. Coastal Areas Including Silver Salmon Creek, Chinitna Bay, Tuxedni Bay and Crescent Lake From Homer Adventure Airways, Emerald Air Service, Cook Inlet Aviation, Homer Air, K-Bay Air, Smokey Bay Air, Stellar Air Service offer charter service to the coast of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, a variety of tour and scenic flight options, as well as access to locations beyond. Beluga Air and Northwind Aviation offer float plane (only) access within the park, tours and scenic flights. From Kenai/Soldotna/Nikiski Alaska West Air, High Adventure Air, Natron Air, and Talon Air Service offer charter service to the coast of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and a variety of tour and scenic flight options. From Kodiak Andrew Airways offers access to the park and preserve. Port Alsworth From Anchorage Lake Clark Air and Lake and Peninsula Airlines offer seat fare service from Anchorage to the community of Port Alsworth located on the shore of Lake Clark in the heart of the park. Inland Remote Points Including Lakes and Mountains From Anchorage Branch River Air Service, Katmai Air, Regal Air, Rust's Flying Service, Sunlight Aviation, and Trail Ridge Air offer access to remote points within the park. From Wasilla Sky Trekking Alaska offers access to the park and preserve. From Port Alsworth Lake Clark Air offers both float and wheel access to remote lakes and landing sites within the park. Lake and Peninsula Airlines offers wheel access only. From Dillingham Fresh Water Adventures offers access to the park and preserve. Private Aircraft Park and Preserve lands and waters are open to fixed-wing aircraft. Fuel is available in Port Alsworth from Lake Clark Air (wheels and floats) and Lake and Peninsula Airlines (wheels). Fuel with both float and wheel access is also available in Iliamna.
Both airstrips in Port Alsworth are private and a ramp fee may be charged. Contact Lake Clark Air or Lake and Peninsula Airlines (Wilder/Natwick) regarding use of their airstrips and tie down options. Pilots should confirm up to date information with private businesses. The Wilder/Natwick runway (05R- 23L) is in the Alaska Supplement. Boat Several charter boat services on the Kenai Peninsula offer tours that include portions of the Lake Clark coastline, drop-off and pick-up services, or custom charters. Car There is no road access to the park and preserve. 
Port Alsworth on Lake Clark. M. Richotte Still Confused? See Plan Your Visit for an overview of the park's attractions. See Things To Do for a list of ways to see the park and to choose your experience.
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Getting Around
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Did You Know?
Female caribou have antlers, but female moose do not. Male moose and all caribou shed their antlers in the late fall or early winter, and grow new antlers in the spring. Caribou and moose are the only two members of the deer family found in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.