Lake Clark · October
Lake Clark in October
October is one of the best times to visit Lake Clark — quieter than September, about as busy as November.
Expect light crowds (1/10), highs near 44°F, and about 10.1 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.
About 1% 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 October visits vs. the year
October draws about 0% 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
October weather
- Avg high
- 44°F
- Avg low
- 32°F
- Precipitation
- 1.3"
- Sunrise
- 6:56 AM
- Sunset
- 5:02 PM
- Daylight
- 10.1h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PORT ALSWORTH, AK US
This week
7-day forecast for Lake Clark
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18 | Snow showers | 22°F | 16°F | 97% |
| Mon 19 | Snow showers | 29°F | 22°F | 100% |
| Tue 20 | Snow | 26°F | 18°F | 29% |
| Wed 21 | Fog | 19°F | 16°F | 5% |
| Thu 22 | Fog | 18°F | 9°F | 0% |
| Fri 23 | Light drizzle | 26°F | 9°F | 60% |
| Sat 24 | Light snow | 30°F | 25°F | 76% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
Lake Clark in October: 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
FAQ
Lake Clark in October
How busy is Lake Clark in October?
October rates 1/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve — about 1% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 45.
What is the weather like at Lake Clark in October?
In October, Lake Clark averages a high of 44°F and a low of 32°F, with about 1.3 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 October?
In mid-October, Lake Clark gets about 10.1 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:56 AM and sunset around 5:02 PM.