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Several Skilak campgrounds reopened

Published 9:30 pm Sunday, June 30, 2019

By Victoria Petersen

The glow from the Swan Lake Fire can be seen on the horizon from the east entrance of Skilak Lake Road on Sunday, June 23, 2019. The Swan Lake Fire, located just north of Sterling, Alaska, grew to 32,300 acres over the weekend. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

The glow from the Swan Lake Fire can be seen on the horizon from the east entrance of Skilak Lake Road on Sunday, June 23, 2019. The Swan Lake Fire, located just north of Sterling, Alaska, grew to 32,300 acres over the weekend. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Several recreation sites in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area reopened Monday, due to a reduction in risk posed by the Swan Lake Fire.

Lower Ohmer Campground, Upper Skilak Lake Campground and Lower Skilak Campground are all reopened.

The Upper Ohmer Lake Cabin and both the Upper and Lower Ohmer Lakes are also reopened.

Fire danger is still high and visitors need to be cautious.

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