Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in Alaska is located approximately 150 miles (241 km) north of Katmai National Park, 65 air miles northwest of Homer, and about 120 air miles southwest of Anchorage.

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve map / NPS file

Like Katmai, Lake Clark is inaccessible by car. Depending upon where you wish to go and what you want to do, you’ll either need to take a boat, wheeled plane (with or without skis attached), or floatplane to reach your destination. You will also need to be mindful of where you intend to land and travel, since many areas around Lake Clark consist of private and public lands.

If you choose to travel on your own, there are authorized air taxis operating on wheels, floats, skis, or wheeled skis that travel to and from the park and preserve. In addition to travel by air, when weather and tides permit, the east side of the park on the Cook Inlet coast may be accessed by boat via an open-ocean crossing. Some charter boat services on the Kenai Peninsula offer tours that include portions of the Lake Clark coastline, drop-off and pick-up services, or custom charters. In general, these charters are not regularly scheduled and are arranged individually.

The Directory of Commercial Visitor Service Providers for Lake Clark National Park and Preserve lists not only air taxi services, but also guided outfitters, wildlife photo safaris, and lodging.

Inaccessible by car, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve may be accessed by boat or plane / Rebecca Latson