Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins

The roads were freshly graded, and the cabin is in excellent condition. We carried fresh water rather than purifying lake water. Bring your own wood cutting tools as the ones that are there are not great. The hike through the burn field was interesting; hiked at Upper Skilak Lake Vista Trail as well, which is a completely different ecosystem. Conditions were quite windy at Engineer Lake and in the burn field. Didn't use the boat. Saw one or two other parties on the trails, but no one approached the cabin. Peaceful place.

Very beautiful location.

It was our second time at this cabin. It is always clean and ready to go when we show up. It is a short boat ride from the boat launch and is usually pretty protected from the wind. We bring firewood as there is usually not a lot left by others. Mostly driftwood. There is plenty of dead trees around to use if so inclined. Great spot for the dogs, very little boat traffic while we are there. Will keep coming back.

We left an inflatable boat to get around the sloughs.

Cabin was great, boat was fun. Weather didn't cooperate, we had hard wind and rain. Sharpened the axe some, and left a sharpening stone for maintenance. The saw is missing the rivet on one end, needs a little bolt or something.

Cabin and its location are perfect. The oars on the row boat do not seem to be a good fit, difficult to maneuver. The trail is a bit brushy and full of a lot of roots, trip hazards.

Loved the little row boat. We used it to haul our supplies to the cabin instead of hiking it. The loon calls are a trip, if you're not familiar with them!