Mankomen Lake is located in Alaska, approximately 30 miles northeast of Chistochina in the Alaska Range. The lake sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet (916 m) above sea level and is situated at the head of the East Fork Chistochina River.

Mankomen Lake has Native Alaskan origins, with its name applied by prospectors and reported by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early 1900s. The lake's remote location in the Alaska Range creates a true wilderness setting.

Given its high elevation and location in the Alaska Range, paddlers should be prepared for potentially cold water temperatures year-round. The lake's alpine setting offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains.

As with many remote Alaskan lakes, visitors should be self-sufficient and prepared for wilderness conditions. There are no known facilities or amenities for paddlers at Mankomen Lake.

Wildlife in the area likely includes typical Alaskan species. While the lake undoubtedly has its own unique characteristics, its size, shape, and other geographical features add to its remote charm.

Paddlers planning a trip to Mankomen Lake should be adequately prepared for the remote and potentially challenging conditions of this high-elevation Alaskan lake.