Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Important Safety Notice

The National Park Service follows CDC guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Check locally for updates and changes in park operations. Thank you for helping to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.

Current COVID-19 community level of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve: MEDIUM

Mask requirements are based on the CDC's identified COVID-19 community level, noted above.

• HIGH: masks are required for everyone indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Indoor areas include, but are not limited to, park visitor centers, administrative offices, and other NPS facilities.
• MEDIUM and LOW: masks are optional indoors.
• Masks are encouraged for people traveling on modes of commercial transportation where social distancing isn’t possible.
• Practice physical distancing by maintaining at least 6 feet (2 m) of distance between you and others.
• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. If you feel sick, please do not visit the park.

 

Know Before You Go

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  On the Lake

  Port Alsworth

  Port Alsworth offers visitor services such as lodging, air taxis, guide services, gear rentals, post office, and park visitor center.

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  Spend the night

  Priest Rock Public Use Cabin

  Lake Clark's first public use cabin is open for reservations. The Priest Rock Cabin is 8 miles from Port Alsworth.

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  Now Open!

  Joe Thompson Public Use Cabin

  Want to experience living like a historic prospector? Try it for yourself by reserving Lake Clark's newest public use cabin.

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  Bears, Fish, & a Volcano!

  Crescent Lake

  Crescent Lake is tucked into the coastal Chigmit Mountains, with views of Redoubt Volcano, high bear populations, and strong salmon runs.

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  At the base of Iliamna

  Chinitna Bay

  At times, visitors are able to see twenty or more brown bears in the salt marsh and on the tidal flats east of Middle Glacier Creek.

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  A Creek Full of Coho

  Silver Salmon Creek

  Located midway up the park's Cook Inlet coast, this is the place to be if you are interested in bear viewing or fishing.

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  Home Among Wilderness

  Twin Lakes and the Proenneke Cabin

  Explore the life and wilderness ethos of Dick Proenneke at his cabin at Upper Twin Lake.

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  How Do I Stay Safe?

  Park Safety

  A rugged wilderness requires special care from visitors. The weather, terrain, and wildlife can all present challenges.

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  Alaska's Different

  Backpacking in Alaska

  Get acquainted with what makes backpacking in Alaska unique and familiarize yourself with these backcountry tips before you plan your trip.