News Releases - Kenai - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is open to traditional snow machine use with some restrictions.

Christmas Tree cutting is available.

Mystery Creek Road is closed to vehicle traffic.

Salamatof Boat Launch Construction Closure

The Salamatof Boat Launch (Keystone Drive) will be closing for construction and improvements beginning October 26th 2020.

2020-2021 Firewood Cutting

You may now come to Refuge Headquarters for self-serve Firewood Permits.

Ski Hill Multi-Use Trail Opening

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge would like to announce the opening of our newest trail the Ski Hill Multi-Use Trail.

Mystery Creek Road Opens August 15th 2020

Mystery Creek Road will be opening to the public on, August 15th 2020.

Campfire Restrictions Lifting

Campfires restrictions lifted For Western Kenai Peninsula State Parks and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Skyline and Hideout Trails are Re-opening on Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Skyline and Hideout Trails are Re-opening on Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

Campfire Restrictions Issued For Western Kenai Peninsula State Parks And The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Rich Text Campfires are prohibited outside of developed recreation facilities on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Alaska State Parks on the western Kenai Peninsula, effective immediately, as a result of elevated fire danger and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Alaska’s wildland firefighting resources. T