Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Cabins

Overview

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge is known world-wide for its iconic wildlife. Visitors journey here to view Kodiak brown bears and majestic bald eagles, fish for all five species of Pacific salmon, hunt big game, watch marine life, and plenty of other wildlife related activities.

The refuge is located on the rugged Kodiak Archipelago in the Gulf of Alaska, 252 miles southwest of Anchorage. It covers 1.9 million acres on Kodiak, Uganik, Ban and Afognak Islands, and is only accessible by float-plane or boat. Recreation

Kodiak Refuge is an ideal destination for wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping and other types of outdoor adventures. Adventurous, full or half-day flight-seeing trips are also a popular activity in this vast and beautiful area.

Popular fishing destinations such as the Uganik, Karluk and Ayakulik Rivers, offer world-class angler opportunities.

With elk, Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats, and brown bears in the area, the refuge offers multiple hunting possibilities. Facilities

The refuge currently maintains 10 public-use cabins, each available on a reservation basis. The cabins are rustic and equipped with basic amenities including bunk beds without mattresses, a table and chairs, and an exterior storage cache for supplies, or fish and game meat storage. Outhouse-style toilets are also provided. Cabins are also equipped with Nordic-brand stoves for heating. They can burn kerosene, home heating oil or automotive diesel, and 1-3 gallons per day is usually sufficient. Never use gasoline, Blazo, Coleman fuel or similar products. Be sure to use heating stoves according to posted directions. Please watch this video on stove use ---> Nordic Stove Operation Please plan on being self-sufficient during your stay, bring everything you need and take everything back out. Do not leave any items behind, like salt, food, etc.Natural Features

Misty fiords, deep glacial valleys and lofty mountains distinguish the refuge landscape. Diverse habitats encompass 117 salmon-bearing streams, 16 lakes, riparian wetlands, grasslands, shrub lands, Sitka spruce forest, tundra and alpine meadows.