Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a composite of ecosystems representative of many regions of Alaska. The spectacular scenery stretches from the shores of Cook Inlet, across the Chigmit Mountains, to the tundra covered hills of the western interior. The Chigmits, where the Alaska and Aleutian Ranges meet, are an awesome, jagged array of mountains and glaciers which include two active volcanoes, Mt. Redoubt and Mt. Iliamna. Lake Clark, 40 miles long, and many other lakes and rivers within the park are critical salmon habitat to the Bristol Bay salmon fishery, one of the largest sockeye salmon fishing grounds in the world. Numerous lake and river systems in the park and preserve offer excellent fishing and wildlife viewing.

Field Headquarters
1 Park Place
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
(907) 271-3751 - Headquarters
(907) 781-2218 - Visitor Information

By 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.

By Car
There is no highway access to the park and preserve.

By Plane
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.

June through August temperatures average between 50(c2)(b0) and 65(c2)(b0) F with considerable precipitation. Weather conditions in the region change suddenly and proper equipment, rain and cool weather gear, extra food, and extra cooking fuel, are essential for any back country travel. Frost and snow can occur in September and October, and in mid-summer evening frost should be expected. Strong winds can occur at any time. Winter temperatures can sink to -40(c2)(ba) F.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Boating
• Camping
• Climbing
• Educational Programs
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing
• Snow Skiing
• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Mountaineering
• Nature Walks
• Stargazing
• Kayaking
• Whitewater Rafting
• Cross Country Skiing
• Dogmushing
• Snowshoeing
• Snowmobiling

Recommended Activities
Hiking in the wilderness brings with it its own rewards for those willing to partake in the adventure. Wilderness travel, backpacking, crosscountry hiking, rafting/kayaking, wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing are the primary activites in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.