Camping

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has a variety of roadside campgrounds. Camping fees at Hidden Lake and Upper Skilak Campgrounds are $15 a night. Walk-in tent sites at Upper Skilak Campground are $10 a night. Sites on Skyview Loop at Hidden Lake Campground can be reserved through Recreation.gov between May and early September and are first-come-first-serve during other months. There is a registration fee to book through Recreation.gov.  All other roadside campgrounds are first-come-first-serve and free year round. 

Interagency Senior and Access Passholders receive 50% off. Most campground sites in the refuge are first come, first serve. 

There are 14 Kenai Refuge public-use cabins that can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Prices range from $45 to $55 per night, plus a $9 registration fee.
 

Fires

Fires in developed campgrounds are allowed but restricted to grates, barbeques, or stoves. Campers may cut firewood, but only dead or down wood may be collected. Attend fires at all times. Completely put out fires before you leave.

Pets

Pets must be on a leash no longer than nine feet. Owners must be in control of pets at all times and must clean up pet waste.

Backcountry Camping

Backcountry Camping is permitted 1/4-mile away from the Sterling Highway, Skilak Lake Road, Swanson River Road, and Swan Lake Road. Please practice Leave No Trace.