Itinerary · 2 days · Alaska
2 Days in Lake Clark National Park: The Perfect Itinerary
Two days is enough to see the best of Lake Clark National Park without rushing. Here is the day-by-day plan, built around the park's highlights.
Best time to go: Jun–Aug. Closest major airport: Anchorage (ANC), then a small plane.
Day 1: The icons
- Morning: Take a bear-viewing day trip to the Cook Inlet coast. Start early to beat the crowds.
- Afternoon: Visit Richard Proenneke's cabin at Twin Lakes.
- Evening: Paddle Lake Clark.
Day 2: Go deeper
- Morning: Fly past Redoubt Volcano.
- Afternoon: Fish for salmon.
A bear-viewing day trip by floatplane from Anchorage or Homer is the easiest way to see the park.
When to go
The best time to visit Lake Clark National Park is June–August.
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Questions
How many days do you need in Lake Clark National Park?
Two full days covers the highlights: take a bear-viewing day trip to the cook inlet coast and visit richard proenneke's cabin at twin lakes on day one, then fly past redoubt volcano on day two. Add a third day if you want a long backcountry hike or a slow morning.
When is the best time for this Lake Clark itinerary?
Go in Jun–Aug, when the park is rated at its best. June through August offer the best balance of good conditions and smaller crowds.
Can you do Lake Clark in one day?
You can see the highlights in one very full day by doing day one below and skipping day two, but you will miss fly past redoubt volcano. Two days is the sweet spot.