Lake Clark · August
Lake Clark in August
August is the busiest time to visit Lake Clark — quieter than July, busier than September.
Expect peak crowds (9/10), highs near 66°F, and about 15.7 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
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 Oct 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical August visits vs. the year
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
August weather
- Avg high
- 66°F
- Avg low
- 49°F
- Precipitation
- 1.7"
- Sunrise
- 4:27 AM
- Sunset
- 8:08 PM
- Daylight
- 15.7h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PORT ALSWORTH, AK US
What's open
Lake Clark in August: access
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
Current alerts
No current alerts or closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Lake Clark crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in August
FAQ
Lake Clark in August
How busy is Lake Clark in August?
August rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve — about 80% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 5,143.
What is the weather like at Lake Clark in August?
In August, Lake Clark averages a high of 66°F and a low of 49°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Lake Clark?
Entry to Lake Clark is free.
When is Lake Clark least crowded?
Lake Clark is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Lake Clark get in August?
In mid-August, Lake Clark gets about 15.7 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 4:27 AM and sunset around 8:08 PM.