Areas of the Lower Skilak Campground will be closed starting Monday for repairs to roads and campsites, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge announced last week.
A release from the refuge says that culvert replacements, road improvements and campsite repairs will be undertaken from July 22 through Aug. 22. “To reduce the impact to visitors,” there will be two separate closures for the two wings of the campground. Both wings have seven campsites.
From the start of the closure, starting at midnight on July 21, the East Loop will be closed — projected to be reopened at noon on Aug. 4.
At midnight on Aug 4, the West Loop will be closed — projected for reopening at noon on Aug. 22.
Throughout both closures, the release says that the boat launch and main entrance of the campground will remain open.
“Updates will be made on a continuous basis,” the release reads, encouraging people to call the refuge visitor center at 907-260-2820 with questions.
For more information about the refuge, find “Kenai National Wildlife Refuge” on Facebook.
Reach reporter Jake Dye at jacob.dye@peninsulaclarion.com.
