Fees & Passes

Free

Entrance Passes

An entrance pass is not required to access Lake Clark National Park & Preserve.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

A ranger gives a tour to a group of visitors in front of the Richard L Proenneke log cabin — A ranger gives a tour of the Richard Proenneke Cabin.
NPS/A. Vornholt

You do not need to pay entrance fees or obtain permits from the National Park Service for any recreational activities in the park including backpacking, camping, river running, bear viewing, or visiting Dick Proenneke's cabin.

There are fees associated with staying at the park's public use cabins. Reservations are required.

If you're interested in acquiring an Annual, Senior, Access, Military, or 4th Grade pass accepted at other parks and federal recreation sites, you can learn more about pass availability and costs on the NPS Park Passes page.

Purchase a Park Pass

Passes are available for purchase in person at the Alaska Public Lands Information Centers in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Passes can be purchased online from the USGS.

Buy a Park Pass Online from USGS

More Park Information

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Eating and Sleeping

Food, Lodging, Camping
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Permits and Reservations

Learn about reservations and permits required for filming, researching, or doing business in the park.
Know Before You Go
Park Weather

Weather conditions can change rapidly in the park. Brush up on all things weather-related.