The refuge is accessible from the Sterling Highway. Travelers are treated to a panoramic view along the 110-mile drive from Anchorage to Kenai's mideastern boundary. Fishing is excellent, but expect to encounter crowds during seasons of peak use, from June through August. There are more than 200 miles of established trails and routes, including the Swanson River and Swan Lake Canoe Trail. Visitors can fly to remote lakes, raft or kayak down a the Kenai river or hike one of the refuge's scenic trails.
Developed facilities are available year-round for day and overnight camping.
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is home to many species, including caribou. Photo by Steve Kaufman, courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.