Contact Info
Suite 236
Anchorage, AK 99501
- Phone:
- 907-644-3626
- Phone:
- 907-781-2218
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve was created to protect scenic beauty (volcanoes, glaciers, wild rivers and waterfalls), populations of fish and wildlife, watersheds essential for red salmon, and the traditional lifestyle of local residents. Lake Clark's spectacular scenery provides a true wilderness experience for those who visit.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
(907) 781-2114
Field Headquarters: (907) 781-2218
Administrative Headquarters: (907) 644-3626
Homer Field Office: (907) 235-7903 or (907) 235-7891
OPERATING HOURS:
Visitor Center (Port Alsworth)
June through August: Monday-Saturday, 8am-5pm
September through May: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Field Headquarters (Port Alsworth)
Year-round: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Administrative Headquarters (Anchorage)
Year-round: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center (Homer)
Memorial Day to Labor Day: Daily, 9am-6 pm
Labor Day to Memorial Day: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Pratt Museum (Homer)
Mid-May to Mid-September: Daily, 10am-6pm
Mid-September to Mid-May: Tuesday-Sunday, 12pm-5pm (Closed January)
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Air Charter Services
Access to the Lake Clark region is by small aircraft and many air taxi services provide transportation to the park. Float planes may land on the many lakes throughout the area. Wheeled planes land on open beaches, gravel bars, or private airstrips in or near the park. A one to two-hour flight from Anchorage, Kenai or Homer will provide access to most points within the park and preserve.
Car
There is no highway access to the park and preserve.
Public Transportation
Scheduled commercial flights between Anchorage and Iliamna, 30 miles outside the boundary, provide another means of access.
