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Lake Clark · August
August is the busiest time to visit Lake Clark — quieter than July, busier than September.
Expect peak crowds (9/10) and about 15.7 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 80% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
August draws about 28% of Lake Clark’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Telaquana Lake, AK US
This week
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 26 | Overcast | 47°F | 35°F | 0% |
| Thu 27 | Light rain | 47°F | 33°F | 98% |
| Fri 28 | Rain showers | 47°F | 41°F | 100% |
| Sat 29 | Drizzle | 42°F | 37°F | 96% |
| Sun 30 | Light drizzle | 45°F | 35°F | 55% |
| Mon 31 | Light snow | 37°F | 31°F | 55% |
| Tue 1 | Partly cloudy | 40°F | 26°F | 18% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
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.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
We are currently experiencing a disruption in our phone service at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Until further notice, please contact us via email for all inquiries and assistance. Email Contact: LACL_Information@nps.gov
Source: NPS Data API
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FAQ
August rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve — about 80% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 5,143.
In August, Lake Clark averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation.
Entry to Lake Clark is free.
Lake Clark is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
In mid-August, Lake Clark gets about 15.7 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 4:27 AM and sunset around 8:08 PM.