About Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
Number of accommodations: 14
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Boating
Hiking
Skiing
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
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
Cory S
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin was great as always. Skilak Lake Road had not been plowed and had 6+/- inches of snow on it with a few tire tracks. Made it fine in AWD car, but would be very hesitant to try without 4WD/AWD or with more snow.
Cory S
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Cabin was great as always. Skilak Lake Road had not been plowed and had 6+/- inches of snow on it with a few tire tracks. Made it fine in AWD car, but would be very hesitant to try without 4WD/AWD or with more snow.
William B
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: Caribou Island Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
An amazing experience and an excellent location. The cabin was awesome and the island it was on was a joy.
William B
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: Caribou Island Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
An amazing experience and an excellent location. The cabin was awesome and the island it was on was a joy.
Jim C
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Ashley at the soldotna office was very helpful in assisting me with my reservations. Be sure to give her my thanks
Jim C
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Ashley at the soldotna office was very helpful in assisting me with my reservations. Be sure to give her my thanks
Terri T
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Nice cabin! No axe at the woodshed!
Terri T
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Nice cabin! No axe at the woodshed!
David M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: Snag Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
I went there primarily to get away from Anchorage and to take advantage of the Fall colors that were spectacular. The cabin is poorly positioned and gets no direct sunlight except during the summer. It is also a poor place to tie up a plane especially in a northerly wind. There is no hiking except after the ground freezes,, and there was not much wildlife my belief being that most of the furbearers have been trapped out with little or no regulation. The cabin is tight with a good stove. The crosscut saw was broken and the door requires some weather stripping. The cabin has a super view of Redoubt and Mt. Spurr on the horizon. The boat and oars were in good shape, and there are life jackets.
David M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: Snag Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
I went there primarily to get away from Anchorage and to take advantage of the Fall colors that were spectacular. The cabin is poorly positioned and gets no direct sunlight except during the summer. It is also a poor place to tie up a plane especially in a northerly wind. There is no hiking except after the ground freezes,, and there was not much wildlife my belief being that most of the furbearers have been trapped out with little or no regulation. The cabin is tight with a good stove. The crosscut saw was broken and the door requires some weather stripping. The cabin has a super view of Redoubt and Mt. Spurr on the horizon. The boat and oars were in good shape, and there are life jackets.
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
