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Store food in a bear resistant food container or hang in a tree twelve feet off the ground and four feet away from the tree trunk. It may be difficult to locate trees large enough to properly hang food. Bear resistant food containers are strongly recommended and can be borrowed from the visitor center in Port Alsworth. It is strongly suggested that you put anything with an odor like sunscreen, toothpaste, and fishing gear in the container as well. Cook at least 100 yards away from your camp to avoid an association made by the bear between your camp and your food. Set up camp on a durable surface away from bear trails and river banks. Please follow Leave No Trace ethics and park rules and regulations when choosing campsites, storing food, and building campfires.
$45 / night
Port Alsworth Campground Located in 40 acres of old growth forest on the outskirts of Port Alsworth our campground provides an affordable option for those wishing to visit Lake Clark National Park. Each hut has a solid wood floor, clear greenhouse roofing, mosquito screen, 2 chairs with a table, and a fire pit. Huts 1 and 2 share a common fire pit and are ideal for larger groups. Hut 3 has its own fire pit and is ideal for couples or families. Port Alsworth Cabin Rental Our Tanalian River cabin is the best place to stay in Port Alsworth. Located approximately 1/2 a mile from town on the shores of Lake Clark this cabin provides expansive views of Lake Clark. A screened in porch and large windows means you can enjoy the views in any weather. Remote Campsites Our remote campsites on Lake Clark are accessible by our water taxi or kayak rentals. These sites are ideal for anyone wishing to enjoy Lake Clark National Park without sharing its beauty with other visitors. These campsites are basic with a tent site, pit toilet and fire ring. Let Tulchina Adventures gear your Lake Clark National Park experience. Port Alsworth, Alaska is located on Lake Clark and is the hub of Lake Clark National Park. This pristine 45 mile long lake is the gateway to your Alaskan wilderness vacation. Whether you want to base camp in Port Alsworth, go on a multi-day kayak trek, or just need water transportation services; we have the gear and the knowledge that you need. LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE! START YOUR JOURNEY Tulchina Adventures offers affordable relaxing accommodations and a variety of water transportation services for your unique journey in Lake Clark National Park. Tulchina Adventures provides the expertise and local knowledge you need to plan and create your custom remote Alaskan wilderness adventure. Our focus is on providing quality service, a personal experience, and creating a sense of solitude for every visitor. At Tulchina Adventures we know Lake Clark National Park. Our family has been here for generations. Tulchina (pronounced Tul-chee-na) is the Athabaskan clan of the water. This is our history, our knowledge and our passion.
$30 - $250 / night
Ranger
Loved the beauty here at the camp site everything is definitely worth the wait and time to get here
Guide
Joe Thompson's cabin is a rustic historical cabin much like Proenneke's One Man's Wilderness cabin at Twin Lakes. It is a small log cabin with minimal windows for light so be sure and bring a lantern. The location is stunning with views of western Lake Clark. Directly behind the cabin is Portage Creek trail which takes you above tree line in less than 2 hours. This historical route was climbed daily by Joe Thompson as he mined for gold near the summit. Thompsons cabin is located on the lakeshore and a series of nearby islands provides fun exploring by kayak. This cabin can be combined with Priest Rock public cabin for a kayak tour of Lake Clark. Water taxi and kayak rentals are available from www.tulchinaadventures.com
Legend
Pure solitude: there is no other way to describe our time here.
We encountered maybe a handful of other hikers in three days around the Port Alsworth area of Lake Clark National Park. And it was amazing!
Because we didn’t want to take the one-day fly-in bear viewing trip here, we coordinated a series of regularly-scheduled bush plane flights with Lake & Pen Air to get the cheapest flights to and from Port Alsworth.
After landing, we hiked with our gear out to Lake Kontrashibuna, past Tanalian Falls, and to Lake Kontrashibuna. There are no designated sites, but some areas that were clearly used for that purpose. Ours was nestled along the lake, with great views and perfect hammock trees for napping.
Our full day at the park was spent climbing Tanalian Mountain. A few miles and 3,800 feet up the trail, you’ll receive sweeping views of both Lake Clark and Lake Kontrashibuna. And, very likely, no people.
You can read much more about our two days in the park on our blog: Switchback Kids (Lake Clark)
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Port Alsworth, AK is Lake Kontrashibuna Backcountry camping — Lake Clark National Park & Preserve with a 5-star rating from 1 review.
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