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
Meredith H
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2021 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Such an awesome time! Lots of extra wood in the shed and things were clean and neat. Be sure to go out at night and lay on the lake to stare at the stars and don't overload the wood stove or you'll get too hot. Have fun!
Meredith H
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2021 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Such an awesome time! Lots of extra wood in the shed and things were clean and neat. Be sure to go out at night and lay on the lake to stare at the stars and don't overload the wood stove or you'll get too hot. Have fun!
Fletcher S
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2021 • Stayed at: Nurses Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Nurses Cabin: The cabin is in incredible condition. Excellent location in a spectacular patch of wilderness. As a heads up, the turn off is very hard to see. The cabin can't be seen from the trail and there is just a faded piece of ribbon at knee height to indicate the split. From the trail, the cabin and the lake are obscured by a knoll, so if you notice this feature on your approach keep a close eye out for the ribbon. If you blow past it, the trail dead-ends and there is a spur trail down to the lake. Make a right at the lake front and backtrack maybe half a mile. Cabin is easy to see from the shore. Trail is otherwise very defined. There is one tough stretch towards the wilderness boundary that i think is intentionally kept rough to keep snow machines from sneaking in. We had to take our skies off for this stretch but other wise a pleasant skin in, with just the occasional downed tree. Props to the trail crew and to who ever does the cabin up keep. Can't wait to return, cant recommend enough
Fletcher S
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2021 • Stayed at: Nurses Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Nurses Cabin: The cabin is in incredible condition. Excellent location in a spectacular patch of wilderness. As a heads up, the turn off is very hard to see. The cabin can't be seen from the trail and there is just a faded piece of ribbon at knee height to indicate the split. From the trail, the cabin and the lake are obscured by a knoll, so if you notice this feature on your approach keep a close eye out for the ribbon. If you blow past it, the trail dead-ends and there is a spur trail down to the lake. Make a right at the lake front and backtrack maybe half a mile. Cabin is easy to see from the shore. Trail is otherwise very defined. There is one tough stretch towards the wilderness boundary that i think is intentionally kept rough to keep snow machines from sneaking in. We had to take our skies off for this stretch but other wise a pleasant skin in, with just the occasional downed tree. Props to the trail crew and to who ever does the cabin up keep. Can't wait to return, cant recommend enough
Jacob M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
We camp here at the cabin several times each winter. We love being able to bring camp stuff in by snowmachines sure makes the trip easier for family’s with little kids. We had great ski trips around the lake and fires at night.
Jacob M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
We camp here at the cabin several times each winter. We love being able to bring camp stuff in by snowmachines sure makes the trip easier for family’s with little kids. We had great ski trips around the lake and fires at night.
Beth S
VerifiedDecember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: Upper Ohmer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
We love this cabin. Got in after dark on Friday, but knew it was an easy, downhill hike in.
We played on the frozen lake and hiked nearby Bear Mtn during the short daylight hours. Kids live being out at the cabin and I like the short commute from where we live.
Very tidy and well-kept.
Beth S
VerifiedDecember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: Upper Ohmer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
We love this cabin. Got in after dark on Friday, but knew it was an easy, downhill hike in.
We played on the frozen lake and hiked nearby Bear Mtn during the short daylight hours. Kids live being out at the cabin and I like the short commute from where we live.
Very tidy and well-kept.
Brenda K
VerifiedNovember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Fantastic spot, even though surrounded by scorched land. Best outhouse view ever!
Brenda K
VerifiedNovember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Fantastic spot, even though surrounded by scorched land. Best outhouse view ever!
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
