Tern Lake Day Use Area
Tern Lake is a day use site with 13 picnic sites, a fish viewing platform, and interpretation panels. There is water available and toilets. No fees.
General Information
Tern Lake occupies the junction of the Sterling Highway and the Seward Highway. Take the turnoff for the Sterling Highway to access day use parking.
Late spring to early fall
Closed in winter.
No fees
Contact Name: Seward Ranger District
Contact Phone: 907-288-3178
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 60.53053978
Longitude: -149.55752468
Directions
Travel south on the Seward Highway from Anchorage and make a right onto the Sterling Highway. This site is located at Milepost 37, at the junction of the two highways.
Parking
Take the turnoff for the Sterling Highway to access day use parking.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Outdoor Science and Learning
Viewing Wildlife