About Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
Number of accommodations: 14
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (290)
What Guests Are Saying
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins offer an exceptional experience with cozy accommodations, beautiful views, and access to outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, and hiking. Many guests appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities by previous users and the staff. While some mention challenges like wind conditions or trail overgrowth, these do not detract from the overall enjoyment, with many expressing eagerness to return.
What Guests Are Saying
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins offer an exceptional experience with cozy accommodations, beautiful views, and access to outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, and hiking. Many guests appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities by previous users and the staff. While some mention challenges like wind conditions or trail overgrowth, these do not detract from the overall enjoyment, with many expressing eagerness to return.
Review Summary
Forrest F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: Big Bay Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin was clean and well taken care of. We stocked the wood for the next person and sharpened the splitting maul and axe. Very nice cabin with a good view. We will visit again when the weather is a little more hospitable.
Forrest F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: Big Bay Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin was clean and well taken care of. We stocked the wood for the next person and sharpened the splitting maul and axe. Very nice cabin with a good view. We will visit again when the weather is a little more hospitable.
Gabrion K
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: Caribou Island Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Lake was too low for our boat and weather was bad so we did not go.
Gabrion K
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: Caribou Island Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Lake was too low for our boat and weather was bad so we did not go.
Barry W
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin was nice. We went from the trailhead to the cabin in our canoe. It was SO windy that we had trouble keeping the canoe moving forward. On our full day at the cabin we didn't take the canoe into the lake because there were white caps and 2-foot waves crashing on the shore. Apparently, the heavy wind is a normal occurrence. There were lots of entries in the cabin log book about seriously windy days, and even capsizing watercraft. If we were to go again, we'd walking to the cabin on the 1-mile trail. If it isn't windy, and you want to go out on the lake, there is a rowboat at the cabin. If it is windy, there are alternatives to being on the water. We went hiking on the Seven Lakes Trail instead.
Barry W
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin was nice. We went from the trailhead to the cabin in our canoe. It was SO windy that we had trouble keeping the canoe moving forward. On our full day at the cabin we didn't take the canoe into the lake because there were white caps and 2-foot waves crashing on the shore. Apparently, the heavy wind is a normal occurrence. There were lots of entries in the cabin log book about seriously windy days, and even capsizing watercraft. If we were to go again, we'd walking to the cabin on the 1-mile trail. If it isn't windy, and you want to go out on the lake, there is a rowboat at the cabin. If it is windy, there are alternatives to being on the water. We went hiking on the Seven Lakes Trail instead.
SUSAN S
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: Upper Ohmer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
SUSAN S
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: Upper Ohmer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Tiffney C
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Sad how many trees were lost to the fire.
Tiffney C
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Sad how many trees were lost to the fire.
Location Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
Address:
Po Box 2139
Soldotna, AK, 99669
United States
Access to each individual cabins varies. Some can be reached by hiking-in, while others require a boat or plane to access . In winter, a snowmachine may be necessary. Please refer to each specific cabin for information on amenities and accessibility.
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge: From Anchorage, take the Seward Highway south to the Sterling Highway; the eastern refuge boundary is at milepost 55 of the Sterling Highway. Another 5 miles from the boundary is the west entrance to the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area. Continuing on to Soldotna will bring you to the refuge visitor center and headquarters, which is found by taking a left onto Funny River Road, then turning right (before the building supply store) onto Ski Hill Road.
Access to Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins is via the Sterling Highway, with the eastern boundary of the refuge located at milepost 55. The Sterling Highway provides a route toward Soldotna, where the refuge visitor center is located.
Latitude & Longitude: 60.4646 / -151.073
Elevation: 81 feet
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Last updated: June 9, 2026
