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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge/Upper Skilak Lake

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is located in the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska and is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, caribou, brown and black bears, wolves, and numerous species of birds. The refuge is also home to Upper Skilak Lake, a large lake located in the heart of the refuge. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Cooper Landing, a small town located on the banks of the Kenai River, is the closest town to the refuge and provides access to the lake. Visitors to the refuge can enjoy a variety of activities, including camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Upper Skilak Lake)
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restrooms

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating

- Facility

• Type (National Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (25)
• Grass Sites (25)
• No Hookups (25)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Fish Bush

May 19, 2025

Fun little campground with a nice boat launch. Beach is mainly 3” +\- rocks and the outhouses are some of the best retro I’ve seen in South Central AK. About 10 tent sites along the beach that are very easy to walk to on a well maintained/Paved path

Jared Friesen

February 21, 2025

I was at the lake several times over the last summer. I love this place. Storms can come up suddenly so make sure you don’t get caught on the lake if it starts to get bad. Absolutely stunning beauty.

Mark Frey

June 17, 2024

12 to 15 RV sites, 12 walk in tent sites. Two pit toilets side by side in the RV camp area. Two pit toilets in parking lot of walk in tent sites.

Timothy Kane

May 23, 2024

Very quiet, clean. Beautiful lake with nice scenery. The dirt road in was about 8.5 miles and has some rough spots. Saw black and grizzly bears. Had a fire pit. I would stay here again.

Stanley Thronas

August 05, 2021

15 campsites, can be noisy when full. About 5 sites on lake. Cool bird rookery just offshore.

Rita Ruby

July 02, 2021

Would highly recommend to friends. Beautiful surroundings by the lake. Enjoyed it very much- camping spots were not too close together & camp host very friendly.

Cherish Jordan

June 11, 2021

Clean bathrooms, quiet camping spots. Bring bug spray and bear spray.

Katherine E

September 10, 2020

As soon as we pulled up, there was a mama bear and her two cubs playing in the grass. Avoid the bathroom - it’s pretty nasty and best to go in the woods. The lake was stunning and plenty of hikes to check out. Get a boat tour if you can to explore nearby ranges.

William Cast

August 10, 2020

Back Country. Few people. Seen Alaskan state trooper in a un marked Truck. Lots of Hiking and Boating. The Dragon Fly Size mosquito are no joke. Preparing for them is best not something you should get

Terter

July 12, 2020

Beautiful day! Watch out for bears though...

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