Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, National park and preserve in southern Alaska, United States.
Description
Lake Clark is a protected area in southern Alaska covering around 16,000 square kilometers (about 6,200 square miles) of wilderness between the Alaska Range and Cook Inlet. The landscape combines glaciated peaks, turquoise lakes, rushing rivers, and dense boreal forests into one of the least visited protected areas in the country.
History
President Carter declared this land a national monument in 1978 before Congress elevated it to national park status in 1980 through the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. The protection aimed to preserve untouched wilderness and traditional native homelands while allowing controlled access.
Culture
Dena'ina people have called this territory home for generations and continue to fish and hunt following ways passed down through their families. Along riverbanks and lakeshores you can still find traces of their seasonal camps and gathering spots.
Practical
Floatplanes or small charter aircraft bring visitors into the area from Anchorage, as no roads lead here. Hiking and camping trips require careful preparation for changeable weather and remote conditions without infrastructure or cell service.
Did you know?
The volcanoes Iliamna and Redoubt sometimes release plumes of steam, reminding visitors that this mountain range remains geologically active. In autumn, thousands of salmon travel upstream through the rivers, drawing bears, eagles, and other animals to the banks.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Bethel Census Area).
Alaska offers landscapes that stretch far from the cities, in areas where nature is in control. You will find glaciers coming down from the mountains, large volcanoes, sandy dunes, hot springs emerging from the ground, and waterfalls rushing down the cliffs. Each area shows how the land was shaped...
Mount Redoubt
64.8 km
Mount Spurr
72.6 km
Mount Iliamna
105.5 km
Mount Torbert
73.1 km
Kijik
87 km
Libby's No. 23
98.9 km
Wassillie Trefon Dena'ina Fish Cache
98.9 km
Double Glacier
57.9 km
Dr. Elmer Bly House
97.7 km
Kijik Archeological District
87.8 kmNorth Twin Glacier
72.8 km
Blockade Glacier
61.1 kmSouth Twin Glacier
65.8 km
Shamrock Glacier
33.8 kmTurquoise Lake
34.2 kmBig River Lobe Double Glacier
46.5 kmUnnamed Glacier (G207395E60779N)
49.8 kmAho Glacier
45.4 kmNeacola Glacier
8.1 km
Barrier Glacier
68.8 kmDrift River Lobe Double Glacier
59.7 kmCh'akajabena Lake
52.2 kmDrift River
47.3 kmCrescent Lake
71.2 kmUnnamed Glacier (G207502E60736N)
56 kmUnnamed Glacier (G207329E60779N)
45.5 kmUnnamed Glacier (G207275E60769N)
43.5 kmUnnamed Glacier (G207242E60764N)
42.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes