South Lakes, Alaska

About South Lakes

Set in the central part of Alaska, South Lakes is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, South Lakes is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 7.8 square miles.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Alaska headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes South Lakes Unique

• The only place in America named South Lakes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
• Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in South Lakes

• Perkup Espresso — coffee shop (café)
• El Chepo's — mexican
• Espresso Cafe (café)
• Evangelo's Restaurant — italian
• Locals Pub & Pizzeria — pizza
• Milk + Honey Coffee Co — coffee shop (café)
• On the Fly expresso — coffee shop (café)
• Tacos Cancun — mexican
• Thai Asian Cuisine — thai

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Extreme Fun Center · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of South Lakes

🏘️ Nearby Communities