Lake Clark

Expert Alaska

Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission to meet via teleconference only February 7, 2026

The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission special meeting...

Jan 21, 2026

Candidates Sought for Subsistence Resource Commission, December 11, 2025

The Superintendent of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is seeking nominations for new members t...

Dec 15, 2025

Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission to Meet September 27, 2025

The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission Fall meeting wi...

Sep 18, 2025

Overview

Lake Clark National Park is located in Alaska and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

NPS Priest Rock Public Use Cabin

Sites available

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Flying

Flight Seeing at Lake Clark

Discover safely from a bird’s eye view. Volcanoes, coastline, mountain ranges, tundra, lakes, rivers...

1-6 HoursWinter, SpringReservation Required

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Backcountry Camping

Remote Base Camping

A camping trip into Lake Clark's trail-less wilderness can be a spectacular and rewarding experience...

2-14 DaysSummerReservation Required

Wildlife Watching

Fly-In Bear Viewing Along the West Cook Inlet Coast

Learn where to go to see bears and become familiar with bear viewing best practices. Then watch the ...

1-14 DaysSummerReservation Required

3 people wearing PFDs ride in a boat from the shore of Port Alsworth

Fishing

Go Fishing on Lake Clark

Lake Clark provides excellent fishing opportunities for adventurous anglers. The park and preserve i...

2-8 HoursWinter, Spring

Fishing

Go Fly Fishing at Tanalian Falls

Want to try fishing in Alaska? This scenic spot offers both the lure of possible grayling catches an...

2-5 HoursSpring, Summer

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Museum Exhibits

Explore How Salmon Are Sustaining Southwest Alaska Communities

The Kvichak watershed which is fed by Lake Clark and runs into Bristol Bay, is one of the world's mo...

5-45 MinutesSummer

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Iliamna Volcano

Lacl

10,016 feet tall and covered in glaciers, active Iliamna Volcano is a landmark that displays both fire and ice.

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Kijik Archeological District National Historic Landmark

Alaska

The Kijik Archeological District, on the Shore of Lake Clark, comprises an extensive former village of Dena'ina Athabasc...

a large ash plume rises from a snow-covered volcano along the ocean

Redoubt Volcano