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Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. Volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage, and craggy mountains reflect in shimmering turquoise lakes. Here, too, local people and culture still depend on the land and water. Venture into the park to become part of the wilderness.

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Photos

Photo of blue sky with fluffy white clouds reflect in calm lake with mountains in the background.
The park's namesake lake is the largest lake by volume in the National Park Service.
Waterfall surrounded by forest in fall foiliage and mountains in the background.
The park protects thousands of waterfalls including Tanalian Falls, which is a popular day hike destination from the town of Port Alsworth.
Photo of a stratovolcano flanked with glaciers towering over a river valley.
Lake Clark is a land of fire and ice. Active volcanism and retreating glaciers created and continue to shape the peaks, moraines, and river systems in the Chigmit and Neacola Mountains.
photo of large alpine glacier
Perenial snow and glacial ice covers ~1,250 square miles, or 20% of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.
two brown bear cubs playing in the sedges
Bear viewing is a popular activity along the Cook Inlet Coast.
Forest of spruce trees blanketed in snow and fog.
Boreal forests encircle the earth's northern latitudes like an emerald necklace. Lake Clark's forest, which covers more than 440 thousand acres or 11% of the park, is dominated by white spruce mixed with black spruce and birch.
A colorful sky, an island with spruce trees, and mountains in the background reflect in a calm lake
A number of glacier fed lakes pepper the western boundary of the Chigmit and Neacola mountains like a string of spectacular turquoise gems.
Photo of a river delta flowing into tidal flats surrounded by green salt marshes and mountains.
Estuaries where rivers meet the sea provide a mosaic of rich habitats along the Cook Inlet Coast that support high numbers of bears and other wildlife.
Photo of a one story log cabin, cache, forest, and American flag reflecting in a calm, blue lake.
The park protects and interprets the Richard L. Proenneke National Historic Site and trail complex as a symbol of the national wilderness movement and a source of inspiration and solace sought out by visitors from throughout the world.

Activities

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Motorized Boating
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Climbing
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Compass and GPS
  • Orienteering
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Flying
  • Fixed Wing Flying
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store