Where to Stay in Lake Clark National Park (A Guide For All Budgets)

Making a trip to Lake Clark National Park is a huge accomplishment for many people, especially those on a goal of visiting every single National Park. The most important thing when planning your visit to Lake Clark is figuring out where to stay. From backcountry campgrounds to luxurious resort stays - this is a great guide to help you choose your perfect stay.

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Getting to Lake Clark & Port Alsworth

Getting to Lake Clark National Park typically means flying into Port Alsworth. This can be a pretty straight forward process, even though the logistics might seem a bit confusing. If you end up booking with Lake Clark Resort they'll include a flight in and out with Lake Clark Air, streamlining the entire process and making it very easy. Even though I recommend booking with them, if they're booked out I've also heard good reviews for Rusts Flying Service.

Some of my Favorite Nearby Tours : ​

Where to Stay in Lake Clark

1. Campgrounds, $
Lake Clark National Park is considered a "trail-less" wilderness. Because of this, there are hardly any facilities or designated campsites. However, this also means that Lake Clark National Park doesn't currently require any backcountry hiking or camping permits. You can check current requirements here. Near Port Alsworth, there is the Kontrashibuna Campground, just about a mile up from Tanalian Falls. This primitive tenting area is great for your first backpacking trip. Tulchina Adventures also has multiple private campgrounds around Lake Clark, including one at Port Alsworth.

No matter where you camp, it's essential to review bear safety and take necessary precautions like carrying bear spray and storing any food in bear safe lockers or storage containers. It's also important to pack out anything you might have brought in with you.

2. Airbnbs, $$
If you browse local rentals in Port Alsworth & Lake Clark you'll find a small handful of properties available to rent. There's this cozy cabin overlooking the lake, and a few more on Airbnb, however if you choose to rent an Airbnb you'll need to bring all your food for your trip with you since there's no grocery stores in Port Alsworth. Otherwise, you can set up a meal service at Lake Clark Resort for the duration of your stay.

3. Resorts, $$$
Personally, this is my favorite way to stay in Lake Clark National Park. Lake Clark Resort is my go-to resort - they arrange all logistics of getting to and from Port Alsworth, provide all your meals, and you even have the option to add on any day trips during your stay. If you're wanting to do some bear viewing or fishing around Lake Clark during your trip, you'll want to have a cozy room to come back to. Lake Clark Resort just opened their brand new King Suites - and they're the perfect place to relax and enjoy the views of the lake and Mount Tanalian. If Lake Clark Resort is sold out, you can also check out Lake Clark Lodge further down towards the south end of Lake Clark.

Watch my Lake Clark Adventures here!

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Other Alaska blog posts you might be interested in : 
-> 3 Day Port Alsworth Itinerary
-> Bear Viewing in Lake Clark National Park
-> Guided Fishing in Lake Clark

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