National Park · Alaska

Lake Clark National Park

Volcanoes, turquoise lakes & coastal bears

Lake Clark has a bit of everything Alaskan — volcanoes, a long turquoise lake, salmon rivers, and coastal brown bears — all roadless and reached by small plane. Summer is the season.

What to see

The top things to see in Lake Clark are Chinitna Bay bear viewing, Lake Clark, Tanalian Falls (Port Alsworth), Twin Lakes. Start with coastal bears at chinitna bay if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.

  • Chinitna Bay bear viewing
  • Lake Clark
  • Tanalian Falls (Port Alsworth)
  • Twin Lakes
  • Floatplane flightseeing

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