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Lake Clark · September

Lake Clark in September

September is one of the best times to visit Lake Clark — quieter than August, busier than October.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

3/10
Quiet

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

About 24% 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 September visits vs. the year

September (typical)1,552
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

September weather

Avg high
Avg low
Precipitation
3.8"
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Daylight
12.9h

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

What's open

Lake Clark in September: 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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug3SepOctNovDec

FAQ

Lake Clark in September

How busy is Lake Clark in September?

September rates 3/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve — about 24% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 1,552.

What is the weather like at Lake Clark in September?

In September, Lake Clark averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.