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Naknek Lake
Naknek Lake is more than 150,000 acres, making it the largest lake contained within any national park in the United States.
Plan Around Naknek Lake
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Naknek Lake Details
Naknek Lake is more than 150,000 acres, making it the largest lake contained within any national park in the United States. It is accessible by vehicle, with a drive-up boat launch and parking lot at Lake Camp on the lake's western shore. You can drive here from the towns of King Salmon or Naknek (if you plan to leave your car here for more than 72 hours, you must alert the superintendent and get permission). From the boat launch you can access Lake Naknek's Northern Arm, the Bay of Islands and southeastern Illiuk Arm. You can also access Brooks Camp, Fure's Cabin, and the Savonoski Loop. Watching the Alaskan sun rise and set over the expanse of Naknek Lake is a special experience, whether you are watching from your lakeside backcountry campsite, from your boat, or from Brooks Camp.
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Nearby Parks Around Naknek Lake
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Naknek Lake
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7.4 mi away
Falls Platform
Don't miss the salmon runs in late summer from the Falls Platform.
7.5 mi away
Riffles Platform
Perfect bear watching spot at the mouth of Brooks River.
7.5 mi away
Cultural Site
Katmai National Park is known for its prehistoric native Alaskan campsites, so be sure to check out the Cultural Site at Brooks Camp.
7.5 mi away
Culture Site Trail
Don't miss the daily 2pm ranger guided walk on the cultural site trail.
7.5 mi away
Brooks Camp Campground
Brooks Camp Campground is the only established campground in the entire park. It is located in the Brooks Camp area, along the banks of Naknek Lake and the Brooks River.
