Site Kelly Lake Cabin, Loop Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge | Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
Type: CABIN NONELECTRIC
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Site Details
- Condition Rating: Good
- Max Num of People: 4
- Proximity to Water: Lakefront
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating: Single
- Checkin Time: 12:00 PM
- Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
- Min Num of People: 1
- Num of Beds: 4
- Bed Type: Bunk
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Num of Rooms: 1
- Shade: Full
- Site Access: Hike-In
Need to Know
- Kelly Lake Cabin is a 16'x 18' rustic log cabin located on the north shore of Kelly Lake in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area. Built in the summer of 2009, this cabin contains two bunk beds, a table with benches, countertop for food preparation, wood stove, broom, shovel, water bucket, fire extinguisher, rowboat with oars and personal flotation devices, established campfire ring, picnic table, and an outhouse. This cabin offers seclusion, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, and fair fishing for rainbow trout. Access to the cabin is by hiking trail, boat, skiing, and snowshoeing. The parking area and trailhead for the cabin are located at the Kelly Lake Campground at mile 68.1 of the Sterling Highway (Alaska Route 1). From the campground the cabin is a ΒΌ mile hike on the Seven Lakes Trail. Refer to USGS map Kenai C-2. GPS coordinates: Latitude: 60.518353 Longitude: -150.379677.
- This cabin is open year round, but winter road conditions may require 4wd, snow tires, or tire chains to access the trailhead/parking area. Call Refuge Headquarters (907-262-7021) for road conditions or more information. Kelly Lake is one of the few Refuge lakes open to vehicles to drive on for the purpose of ice fishing only. Kelly Lake is also open to snowmachines for ice fishing access. Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area is closed to hunting and trapping except that small game may be taken from October 1 through March 1 by bow and arrow only. Be familiar with ADF&G and Refuge specific hunting and fishing regulations. Users must provide a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device for each passenger transported on boats. Use of the Refuge-provided boat is at your own risk. A no-wake restriction applies to Kelly Lake and the lake is closed to public aircraft operation. Bringing a personal cooking stove is recommended. Carry in potable water or boil surface water 5 minutes before drinking. Pack out your trash.
