Directions: Location is south of McKinley National Park, 42 miles northwest of Talkeetna, at the head of Lake Creek. Accessible by airplane only. NOTE: Limited public access. Please respect private property. Keep lake and access sites free of litter.
Most Recent Survey Notes: Chelatna Lake is blue glacial in color and fed predominately by glacial streams. It is approximately 7 miles long and averages about 1 mile in width. Major tributaries are found at the north end of the lake. The outlet (Lake Creek) is at the south end. Shorelines are steep in most areas with white spruce, alder and scattered birch. Chelatna Lake Lodge is the largest year around residential area on the lake. Chelatna Lake is often the beginning of raft trips down Lake Creek.