The Trek in a snapshot
Location
Healy, Alaska
Managing Agency
Unknown
Pets
Allowed
Fees
None
Restrooms
None
Camping
Not allowed
Trail Condition
There is a small beach. Very accessible
Sights
Otto Lake
Water Info
Bring a bottle of water if needed. Otto lake is about 106 acres in size
Best Season
Summer
Distance
Open area
Time Required
It’s up to you
Parking Elevation
1857 ft
Summit Elevation
Varies slightly
Elevation Difference
Varies slightly
Trek Planner Maps
Otto Lake: 63°50’53.27″N, 149° 2’14.27″W
Experience. Discover. Explore.
Follow along on our adventure then go out on your own!
After living in Healy for 3 consecutive summers I have visited Otto Lake many, many times. Even in the hot summer days and hordes of people swimming and kayaking on the lake, I have found this place to be peaceful and relaxing. There is just something about seeing Mt. Healy in the background along with the spruce and birch trees hanging around the lake edges that makes me come back here.
You can access the lake right next to the parking lot on the north side. There are residential houses and even a few businesses in the vicinity which have restaurants, camping and rooms for rent.
The lake itself is decent sized with plenty of open water for you to enjoy. There is a large covered pavilion with several tables and there is even a small swing set and slide too. There are also picnic tables and grassy areas spread around on the north side.
The Denali Outdoor Center nearby has bike and boat rentals. I have never rented from this business but I know people who have and they say the rates are reasonable.
Personal Thoughts
Otto Lake is a favorite place of mine to visit in the summer in Alaska. I happen to live within a mile of this place and try to visit several times per week, for the exercise and also because it's a beautiful lake.
Had a surreal experience of sunset at midnight in Lake Otto. This post helped getting us to the location. Thank you!
I’m so happy you were able to visit! Otto Lake is one of my favorite places in Healy