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Lake Clark · March

Lake Clark in March

March is one of the best times to visit Lake Clark — about as busy as February, about as busy as April.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

1/10
Quiet

Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.

About 0% 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

Typical March visits vs. the year

March (typical)2
Peak — July6,421
Quietest — January0

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

March weather

Avg high
Avg low
Precipitation
1.1"
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Daylight
11.8h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Telaquana Lake, AK US

What's open

Lake Clark in March: 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

  • Information

    Phone Outage

    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

Context

Lake Clark crowds across the year

JanFeb1MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

FAQ

Lake Clark in March

How busy is Lake Clark in March?

March rates 1/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve — about 0% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 2.

What is the weather like at Lake Clark in March?

In March, Lake Clark averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation.