Closest airports
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iliamna Airport (ILI) | Iliamna, AK | Fly or boat in | 73 | Regional |
| Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, AK | Fly or boat in | 78 | Regional |
| Homer Airport (HOM) | Homer, AK | Fly or boat in | 96 | Regional |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, AK | Fly or boat in | 127 | Large hub |
There is no road to the park, so plan a flight or boat from the town in the table.
Regional airports have fewer flights, so compare fares with the larger hub.
Directions from the park service
Lake Clark is located on the Alaska Peninsula southwest of Anchorage and north of Katmai National Park. It is not on the road system; therefore, in order to get here you must travel either via plane or by boat. A one to two-hour flight from Anchorage, Kenai, or Homer will provide access to most points within Lake Clark. Fixed-wing aircraft are allowed to land on all suitable lakes, rivers, beaches, gravel bars, and open ground in both the park and preserve unless the area is closed or otherwise restricted.
Hours
Open 24 hours, every day. The park and preserve are open 24 hours per day, seven days per week year round. However, visitor services are limited Labor Day through Memorial Day. Seasonal and temporary closures are listed by location on the Operating Hours & Seasons page.
Visitor centers
- Port Alsworth Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 4:30PM. Visitors arriving during the winter months are encouraged to stop by the park's Port Alsworth Field Headquarters located next to the Visitor Center.
Gas, groceries and charging
There is no road into Lake Clark; you arrive by plane or boat. Buy food, fuel and supplies in the town you leave from, and pack everything you need for the trip.
Getting around
Most parks are best seen by car. Fill up before you enter, since gas inside parks is limited or absent. Parking at popular trailheads fills early in summer.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: directions, hours and visitor centers (public domain)
- OurAirports: airport list and locations (public domain)
- OSRM drive-time estimates on OpenStreetMap road data (ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap: gas stations, grocery stores and EV chargers (ODbL)
Last checked 1 November 2026.