Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge

Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Refuge in 1941 to protect Kodiak bears and their habitat. Today, the refuge strives to instill regard for bears, salmon, and other wildlife; to protect interdependent species of fish, wildlife and plants within the largest intact, pristine island ecosystem in North America; and to ensure compatible management of wildlife, subsistence, recreation, and economic uses of refuge resources.

Camping and Day Use

• Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Cabins

Nearby Activities

• Backpacking
• Birding
• Boating
• Environmental Education
• Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Interpretive Programs
• Non-Motorized Boating
• Photography
• Visitor Center
• Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Kodiak Island is accessible by commercial airlines from Anchorage or ferry through the Alaska Marine Highway System. The refuge is accessible only by float plane or boat. Several air charters are available in the town of Kodiak that can fly you to the refuge.

Additional Information

• Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge

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