Bear Viewing
If you want to see bears, you've come to the right place.
Guide Sections
Use Bear Viewing's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
Bear Viewing Details
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Activities
Chances are good you'll spot brown bears during your visit to Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, where brown bears congregate on the coast to feed. Top spots within the park for bear viewing include Chinitna Bay, Crescent Lake, Silver Salmon Creek, Shelter Creek, and Tuxedni Bay, and prime viewing is usually between June and September. It is important to remember that bears are wild animals and top predators, so to keep your safety top of mind when viewing bears. Consistently use the same viewing sites, and do not enter meadows where bears are feeding. Remain visible when approaching a viewing site so you don't surprise bears, but minimize noise and movement when observing bears. Respect bears' space and food sources, and ensure that they don't have access to human food. Try to stay in large groups when viewing bears, and if you're traveling alone or with a small group, try and blend in with a larger group. Most of all, be respectful of the bears: after all, you're on their home turf.