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

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

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.