Cabins
Shawn B
VerifiedDecember 6, 2023 Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Great time
Helpful
About Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge guarantees breathtaking scenery and an unforgettable experience for visitors staying in one of the 14 rustic cabins located in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Getting to the cabin can be a thrilling adventure in itself, as most of them require the use of boats, aircraft, hiking or skiing.
The grudging withdrawal of the Harding Ice Field has helped to make the lands of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge a "miniature Alaska." Today, the refuge includes examples of every major Alaska habitat type. The refuge is an Alaska in miniature in its diversity of wildlife, as well.
Available sites
14 total sitesActivities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hiking
Year-round
Skiing
Winter
Year-round
Hiking
Nearby
Spring
Boating
Nearby
Summer
Boating
Nearby
Fall
Boating
Nearby
Winter
Skiing
Nearby
Seasonal information
2026
(Current year)
2026 Season availability
Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
365 Days
Campground Amenities
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Views and Setting
- View
Missing information?
Rates, Sites & Availability
Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.
14 Sites Available
🏠
Big Bay Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
2 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Big Indian Creek Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
2 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Caribou Island Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Dolly Varden Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Doroshin Bay Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
2 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
McLain Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Nurses Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
2 guests
🏠
Pincher Creek Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Pipe Creek Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
2 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Snag Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Upper Ohmer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Vogel Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
Select dates to check availability
4 guests · Pet Friendly
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
0 more sites below
Site Details
Select a site to view details
14 Sites Available
Site
Price
🏠
Big Bay Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
2 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Big Indian Creek Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
2 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Caribou Island Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Dolly Varden Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Doroshin Bay Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
2 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
McLain Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Nurses Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
2 guests
🏠
Pincher Creek Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Pipe Creek Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
2 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Snag Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Upper Ohmer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠
Vogel Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin
4 guests · Pet Friendly
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews
307 reviews
Summary
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins provide a wonderful experience, with many guests praising the cleanliness, beautiful views, and well-maintained facilities. Outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and canoeing are highlights, and families enjoy quality time together in a peaceful setting. Some minor issues, such as mosquitoes and occasional wind, are noted, but overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.
Based on guest feedback
4.6
Overall rating
Based on 307 reviews
5 stars
74.3% (228)
4 stars
17.9% (55)
3 stars
2.0% (6)
2 stars
1.3% (4)
1 star
4.6% (14)
Showing 307 reviews
Verified Only
Sort by: Newest First
Shawn B
VerifiedDecember 6, 2023 Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Great time
Helpful
Shawn B
VerifiedNovember 30, 2023 Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Great
Helpful
Shawn B
VerifiedNovember 30, 2023 Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Great
Helpful
Shawn B
VerifiedNovember 29, 2023 Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Great
Helpful
Shawn B
VerifiedNovember 29, 2023 Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Great
Helpful
Claire B
VerifiedNovember 13, 2023 Stayed at: Nurses Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Skied out to Nurses on the Pollard horse trail this past weekend. Cabin in good condition, but trail is not good for skiing, pulling sleds, or snowmachining currently - at least 130 downed trees are on the trail, and 3-4+ feet of snow are needed to cover the majority of them. No ice on Tustumena yet near the cabin. The flooded muskeg that flows out of Trail Lake is still thawing during the day into icy slush - need xtra tuffs to get through, and daytime highs below 20 for another week or more for it to freeze up hard.
Took 8.5 hours to ski the 7.2 mi pulling our gear in pulks. Would only recommend attempting by snowshoe with backpacks for quite a while yet.
Helpful
Claire B
VerifiedNovember 13, 2023 Stayed at: Nurses Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Skied out to Nurses on the Pollard horse trail this past weekend. Cabin in good condition, but trail is not good for skiing, pulling sleds, or snowmachining currently - at least 130 downed trees are on the trail, and 3-4+ feet of snow are needed to cover the majority of them. No ice on Tustumena yet near the cabin. The flooded muskeg that flows out of Trail Lake is still thawing during the day into icy slush - need xtra tuffs to get through, and daytime highs below 20 for another week or more for it to freeze up hard.
Took 8.5 hours to ski the 7.2 mi pulling our gear in pulks. Would only recommend attempting by snowshoe with backpacks for quite a while yet.
Helpful
David M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 Stayed at: Snag Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
The Cabin is in great shape. There is not much to do there although in my case there was it being a good year for mushrooms. Hiking is very limited owing to the shoreline being generally marshy and dead-falls plus the lake was very high. Visits are much better during winter.
Helpful
David M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 Stayed at: Snag Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
The Cabin is in great shape. There is not much to do there although in my case there was it being a good year for mushrooms. Hiking is very limited owing to the shoreline being generally marshy and dead-falls plus the lake was very high. Visits are much better during winter.
Helpful
Location & Directions for Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
Po Box 2139, Soldotna, AK 99669 United States
Elevation: 81 ft
Getting There
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 accessibili...
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 mi 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.
Highway access
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: November 3, 2026
Need help?
Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
Message us
Replies within minutes
Explore Soldotna, AK
Population: 4,485
Nearby city: Anchorage, AK
Approx. 65 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 89 ft
Best Season: Summer
Soldotna, AK
Weather & Conditions
Loading destination weather
From our Travel Guides
Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service