Basic Information

Comprised of 4 million acres on the Alaska Peninsula in southwest Alaska, Lake Clark is one of the nation's most remote national park units. Established by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) on December 2, 1980, the park and preserve support an ongoing tradition of subsistence culture in a volcanic and partly glaciated landscape containing habitat for wilderness dependent species of fish and wildlife.

Lake Clark offers excellent opportunities for adventure, exploration, learning, and just plain having fun! Start planning your visit by using the links below to learn about the park.

snow capped mountains reflect in the still blue water of Lake Clark — Mountains reflect on the still water of Lake Clark (Qizhjeh Vena) in summer.
NPS/T. Vaughn

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is located on the Alaska Peninsula southwest of Anchorage and west of Homer. We are not on the road system. The address provided below is for the park's field office in Port Alsworth, AK.

GPS coordinates are provided for some locations listed on the Places to Go page.

Plan Your Visit

Accessibility

Lake Clark's goal is to provide the highest possible level of accessibility to our visitors. See about the services and facilities available
Where to go?
Places To Go

As a vast and largely undeveloped wilderness, there are countless places to explore; however, there are a few areas of particular interest.
How to Get There
Directions and Air Transport

Lake Clark is not on the road system; therefore, access is primarily by small aircraft. Learn how to get to this isolated park in Alaska.
Come Prepared
Eating and Sleeping

There are a wide variety of lodging options within the park from rustic camping opportunities, to all inclusive lodges offering guided tours
Choose Your Own Adventure
Things to Do

Wilderness adventure is easy to find in Lake Clark. These suggestions may help you figure out what you want your adventure to be.
How Do I Stay Safe?
Park Safety

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

Learn About the Park

Wild, Rugged, Remote
Nature

Explore the natural world in Lake Clark, including wildlife, plants, volcanoes, glaciers, and environmental issues that can impact the park.
Into the Vault
Explore the Museum Collections

We've opened up the vault! Explore the items within Lake Clark's museum collections and learn the stories behind the objects.
Cultural Connections
Connected to the Land: Dena'ina Culture

Qizhjeh Vena/Lake Clark is the ancestral homelands for the Dena'ina Athabascan people. Discover more about people that call this area home.
Unearthing History
Dig Into the Past: Archeology

Unearth how archeologists help preserve Lake Clark's history.
Preserving Culture Into the Future
Sharing a Living Culture: Ethnography

Cultural anthropologists and historians identify, document, and interpret ethnographic resources and so much more.
Science!
Research and Monitoring

Learn about the comprehensive suite of scientific research, inventory, and monitoring that scientists conduct in Lake Clark.