National Park · Alaska, United States
Lake Clark National Park
Lake Clark National Park is a national park in Alaska, United States, covering 2,619,816 acres (1,060,203 ha), established in 1980; it recorded 19,778 visits in 2025.
National Park · Alaska, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Alaska, United States |
| Area | 2,619,816 acres (1,060,203 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 19,778 |
| Coordinates | 60.9700° N, 153.4200° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Clark National Park
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a United States national park and preserve in southwest Alaska, about 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Anchorage. The park was first proclaimed a national monument in 1978, then established as a national park and preserve in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. The park includes many streams and lakes vital to the Bristol Bay salmon fishery, including its namesake Lake Clark. A wide variety of recreational activities may be pursued in the park and preserve year-round.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
June to September — the summer visitor season; access by air taxi or boat
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Port Alsworth, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | No |
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Airports near this park
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- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) · Anchorage, United States · 115.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Clark National Park?
Lake Clark National Park is in Alaska, United States (60.9700° N, 153.4200° W).
When was Lake Clark National Park established?
Lake Clark National Park was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Clark National Park?
Lake Clark National Park covers 2,619,816 acres (1,060,203 ha).
How many people visit Lake Clark National Park each year?
It recorded 19,778 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Lake Clark National Park?
June to September — the summer visitor season; access by air taxi or boat.
Does Lake Clark National Park have campgrounds?
No — Lake Clark National Park has no campgrounds.
How do I get to Lake Clark National Park?
The nearest town is Port Alsworth, Alaska. The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Clark_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/lacl/ — Official park page.