Things To Do

Spectacular wilderness adventure is easy to find in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Here you can dip your paddle, spin a fly rod, stretch your legs, or just watch wildness in motion. Whether it is by land, water or sky, figuring out what you want your adventure to be is the first step on a journey in the park.

 

On the Ground

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  On the Shore of Lake Clark

  Things to Do in Port Alsworth

  Port Alsworth is home to Lake Clark's Field Headquarters and the park's only established trail system.

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  Get Your Hike On

  Port Alsworth Hiking

  The Tanalian Trails system provides amble hiking and backpacking opportunities.

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  West Cook Inlet Coast

  Bear Viewing

  Bear viewing is one of the park's most popular activities. Watch "A Day on the Lake Clark Coastline" and learn more about best practices.

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  way out there

  Camping and Backpacking

  The park offers outstanding tundra hiking with both base-camping and point to point backpacking trip options.

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  Proenneke's Cabin

  Twin Lakes

  Plan your trip to Twin Lakes and the Proenneke Cabin.

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  Basic Trip Planning

  Find information about fees, passes, permits, reservations, operating hours and seasons, current conditions, weather, and pet policies.

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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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  Hunting

  Sport hunting and trapping are permitted in the national preserve. State of Alaska rules and regulations apply.

 

Get Your Feet Wet

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  Remote Floats

  Cold Water Boating

  Boating is a wonderful way for experienced travelers to explore the lakes.

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  Fish on!

  Fishing

  Find where to fish and what species live in specific lakes and rivers around the region.

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  Bears, Boats, Float planes

  A Trip to Crescent Lake

  The park's most visited destination is deep in the wild. Here's how to prepare for a safe trip to this remote and scenic location.

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  Mulchatna, Chilikadrotna, Tlikakila

  Rafting Wild Rivers

  Many Alaskans think of rivers as travel corridors whether they are frozen for easy winter travel or flowing in the summer.

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  Wild. Swift. Cold.

  Safe River Crossings

  There are no bridges in Lake Clark. Although fording wild rivers presents many challenges, it is also part of true wilderness hiking.

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  Qizhjeh Vena (Lake Clark)

  Qizhjeh Vena (now known as Lake Clark) is the largest lake located in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

 

In the Sky

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  Eyes to the Skies

  Birding

  With 187 species documented in the park, Lake Clark is a fantastic place to visit for birding.

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  Flightseeing

  Aviation Safety

  Most visitors travel to Lake Clark via small plane. Safety in this remote place depends on more than just a pilot's skill.

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  Need to Know Info

  Have a Plane? Private Aircraft Info

  Useful information for private pilots including aviation weather stations, airstrips, and fuel.