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
L. K. V
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: Dolly Varden Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
We had perfect weather during our stay, which hasn’t always been the case while camping at Dolly Varden Lake. However, the cabin is well built, cozy yet not too small, on a beautiful lake.
This year, the grasses surrounding the cabin got tall, which is a bit discomforting when making the early morning jaunt to the outhouse, but we always bring bear spray! That however has not deterred us from signing up to return to this cabin in October as our final camping trip of the summer.
L. K. V
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: Dolly Varden Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
We had perfect weather during our stay, which hasn’t always been the case while camping at Dolly Varden Lake. However, the cabin is well built, cozy yet not too small, on a beautiful lake.
This year, the grasses surrounding the cabin got tall, which is a bit discomforting when making the early morning jaunt to the outhouse, but we always bring bear spray! That however has not deterred us from signing up to return to this cabin in October as our final camping trip of the summer.
Kimber S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Trail had lots of overgrow into the trail but the cabin was very nice
Kimber S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Trail had lots of overgrow into the trail but the cabin was very nice
Jasmine M
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: Caribou Island Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Amazing and wonderful place. I look forward to going back to this little piece of wild land every year
Jasmine M
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: Caribou Island Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Amazing and wonderful place. I look forward to going back to this little piece of wild land every year
John S
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Great cabin, we've stayed there many times, and will again.
Wind was constant; couldn't use the rowboat, so had to bring everything on the trail.
John S
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: Engineer Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Great cabin, we've stayed there many times, and will again.
Wind was constant; couldn't use the rowboat, so had to bring everything on the trail.
Loretta S
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: Dolly Varden Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Love the cabin always clean and area well kept by KNWR staff. Thanks
Loretta S
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: Dolly Varden Lake Cabin, Loop: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Love the cabin always clean and area well kept by KNWR staff. Thanks
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
