Kenai Peninsula / Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins

Open — Open year-round for cabin reservations through Recreation.gov. Cabins are priced between $45 and $55 per night, plus a $9 registration fee.

About

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins provide an authentic wilderness experience across 14 remote locations on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. These rustic cabins, including seven historic log structures from the early 20th century, are scattered throughout the refuge's 1.9 million acres of pristine wilderness. Each cabin offers a unique backcountry adventure, with access methods ranging from hiking and skiing to boat or float plane travel, making the journey to your cabin an integral part of the experience. The refuge encompasses every major Alaska habitat type, from the western slopes of the Kenai Mountains to forested lowlands along Cook Inlet, rivers, lakes, and wetlands shaped by the retreating Harding Ice Field. Wildlife viewing opportunities are exceptional, with the refuge home to brown and black bears, caribou, Dall sheep, mountain goats, wolves, lynx, wolverines, eagles, and the Alaska-Yukon moose the refuge was originally established to protect. Anglers can pursue chinook, sockeye, coho, and pink salmon, along with Dolly Varden char, rainbow trout, and arctic grayling. Cabins are priced between $45 and $55 per night and must be reserved through Recreation.gov. Each cabin's amenities and specific access requirements vary, so visitors should research individual cabin details before booking. The refuge is easily accessed from Anchorage via the Seward and Sterling Highways, with the refuge visitor center located in Soldotna.

Directions

The refuge visitor center is located in Soldotna. From Anchorage, take the Seward Highway south to the Sterling Highway; the eastern refuge boundary is at milepost 55 of the Sterling Highway. Continue to Soldotna and turn left onto Funny River Road, then right onto Ski Hill Road to reach the visitor center. Individual cabin access varies significantly: some require hiking or skiing, while others require boat or float plane access. In winter, snowmachines may be necessary. Check specific cabin details for access requirements.

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