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

Mystery Creek Road Opens August 15th 2020

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

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

Firewood on Swanson River Road

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has decked wood available to permit holders on Swanson River Road.

Firewood Permits Extended

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is extending personal use firewood collection by permit until April 15, 2020.

Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center Close Temporarily

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the suspension of operations at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Visitor Center and Environmental Education Center, effective 03/21/2020.

Request for public comment: Filming on the Refuge

Please review the attached document regarding commercial filming on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. This information will be open to public comment at a later time.

Commercial Filming

Refuge Announces Opening to Snowmachine Use

On February 07, 2020 all areas normally open to snow machining are open.

Refuge Announces Partial Opening to Snowmachine Use

Portions of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will be open to snow machine use beginning January 04, 2020