Alerts & Conditions

COVID-19 Information

Mask Requirements

In order to protect the health of those who live, work, and visit our national parks and facilities, facemasks are now required in all NPS buildings and facilities. Masks are now also required on NPS-managed lands when physical distancing cannot be maintained, such as narrow or busy trails and overlooks. Specific outdoor areas where masks are required at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve include:

• the visitor center exhibit area,
• Richard L Proenneke Historic Site,
• designated bear viewing sites at Chinitna Bay,
• Within electric fences of ranger stations such as for picking up fish carts at Silver Salmon Creek,
• Where separate groups gather together for bear viewing purposes along the coast on park land, such as at Silver Salmon Creek.

Priest Rock and Joe Thompson Public Use Cabins

The public use cabins will be open for summer 2021. Reservations are available online at recreation.gov.

Visitor Center

The visitor center in Port Alsworth will be unstaffed and open for outdoor exhibits only again in 2021. Bear Resistant Food Containers, park information, and backcountry planning information will be available on a self-serve basis 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The double-ender boat exhibit will be open Monday – Friday. This operation will start Memorial Day Weekend.

Richard Proenneke Cabin

Dick Proenneke’s cabin will be staffed 7 days/week. The top door to the cabin will be open. Visitors will be able to see inside and explore the trails throughout the site. Rangers will conduct programming from the beach in front of the cabin. Staff are expected to be in place at Twin Lakes on or about June 4th.

Silver Salmon Creek and Chinitna Bay

Staff will be onsite throughout the summer. Services will return to operations similar to pre-pandemic with Covid-19 mitigation processes in place. The beach wheelchair in each location will be available throughout the summer.

Crescent Lake

Staff will be onsite similar to pre-pandemic levels.

Local Community Information

Local communities adjacent to the park have issued their own closure notices under authority of the State of Alaska. Up to date information regarding closures in local communities can be found through the Lake and Peninsula Borough website.

Thank you for your assistance in keeping park visitors, local communities, and staff safe!

 

North Johnson Tract RWCA

Lake Clark National Park has finalized the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and revised Environmental Assessment for the North Johnson Tract Right-of-Way Certificate of Access (RWCA). The Park will now begin drafting the RWCA permit, which will include the mitigation measures from the FONSI. You can view the FONSI and revised EA at on the NPS PEPC site. Lake Clark and the Region 11 Lands Program will now draft the RWCA permit, incorporating the mitigation measures in the FONSI into the terms and conditions of the permit.

 

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.