.jpg%3F1463158965&w=3840&q=75)
Point of interest
Chinitna Bay Ranger StationA ranger station can be found in the Chinitna Bay area of the park.
Lake Clark
Blending glacier-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, and active volcanoes, Lake Clark National Park & Preserve showcases Alaska’s wild beauty in dramatic contrast.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Lake Clark, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
Point of interest
Lake Clark Visitor CenterThe Lake Clark Visitor Center is open daily from late May to mid-September.
Point of interest
Hope Creek RouteThe Hope Creek Route near Upper Twin Lake is a hiking trail with great views of the area's mountains and lakes.
Information
Explore Information inside Lake Clark with park-specific stops and route ideas.
.jpeg%3F1463177743&w=3840&q=75)
Basic Information
Operating HoursStay and play in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve 365 days a year.
.jpeg%3F1463161157&w=3840&q=75)
Basic Information
Fees & ReservationsYou're literally free to visit Lake Clark National Park and Preserve: There isn't an entrance fee at this national park.
Point of Interest
Explore Point of Interest inside Lake Clark with park-specific stops and route ideas.
.jpg%3F1463162565&w=3840&q=75)
Point of interest
Proenneke CabinThe primitive cabin was built in the late 1960s using only local resources.
.jpg%3F1463159017&w=3840&q=75)
.jpg%3F1463183819&w=3840&q=75)
Point of interest
Twin LakesThe Twin Lakes area is one of the busiest for camping and backpacking in all of Lake Clark National Park & Preserve.
Camping
Explore Camping inside Lake Clark with park-specific stops and route ideas.
.jpg%3F1463186999&w=3840&q=75)
Point of interest
Hope Creek CampgroundSet up camp at Upper Twin Lake and you'll realize why Dick Proenneke picked this area to build his cabin.
.jpg%3F1463176655&w=3840&q=75)
Point of interest
Lower Twin LakeAbout 10 miles from Upper Twin Lake, Lower Twin Lake offers wilderness camping opportunities.
Ranger Station
Explore Ranger Station inside Lake Clark with park-specific stops and route ideas.
.jpg%3F1463181379&w=3840&q=75)
Point of interest
Silver Salmon Creek Ranger StationA ranger station can be found in the Silver Salmon Creek area of the park.
Point of interest
Chinitna Bay Ranger StationA ranger station can be found in the Chinitna Bay area of the park.
Point of interest
Lake Clark Visitor CenterThe Lake Clark Visitor Center is open daily from late May to mid-September.
Hiking
Explore Hiking inside Lake Clark with park-specific stops and route ideas.
Point of interest
Hope Creek RouteThe Hope Creek Route near Upper Twin Lake is a hiking trail with great views of the area's mountains and lakes.
Point of interest
Low Pass RouteThe out-and-back Low Pass Route begins at the Proenneke Cabin and follows the lake's shoreline for about three miles.
.jpg%3F1463182665&w=3840&q=75)
Point of interest
Trail Creek RouteAdventure awaits on the Trail Creek Route, which leads to an alpine pass and glacier.
Nearby Parks Around Lake Clark
Compare nearby parks around Lake Clark when planning alternatives, extensions, or a follow-up trip.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Lake Clark
Explore nearby points of interest around Lake Clark to build stop-level options beyond this park's top picks.
0.0 mi away
Lake Clark National Park
Active volcanos spewing lava are part of the attraction at this infrequently visited Alaska park, which occupies 4 million acres alongside Cook Inlet.
0.0 mi away
Lake Clark Visitor Center
The Lake Clark Visitor Center is open daily from late May to mid-September.
0.3 mi away
Tanalian Falls and Lake Trail
A short hike from Port Alsworth delivers you to Tanalian Falls.
1.4 mi away
Port Alsworth
The gateway to Lake Clark National Park & Preserve is home to 125 residents.
4.4 mi away
Kontrashibuna Lake Trail
Hike along Kontraashibuna Lake starting from Port Alsworth.
