Skip to main content

Swan Lake Fire

  • Share this incident

Unit Information

Kenai-Kodiak Area
42499 Sterling Highway
Soldotna, AK 99669

Closures — Swan Lake Fire

Closure Modification Notice for Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Released: 10/2/2019
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has lifted most of the area closure except for those areas burned in the Swan Lake Fire.Great news for outdoor enthusiasts as we enter the first week of October and...
KNWR Opens Limited Areas to the Public for Recreation Access Released: 9/26/2019
September 26, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Opens Limited Areas to The Public for Recreation Access Effective Immediately on Thursday,...
Last section of Kenai River to reopen to boaters Released: 9/20/2019
Last section of Kenai River to reopen to boaters on Saturday, September 21, 2019 The last section of the Kenai River closed during the Swan Lake fire will reopen for boating on Saturday, September...
CORRECTED: Agencies Open Areas for Recreation Released: 9/10/2019
Agencies Open Areas to the Public for Recreation AccessEffective 12:01am on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 CORRECTION: Bottenintnin Lake Day Use Area is reopened on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge....
Agencies Open Areas for Recreation Access Updating Area Fire Closures Released: 9/9/2019
See attached file for Emergency Closure Order and maps that have been modified by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and the Chugach...
Swan Lake Fire Kenai River Closure Released: 8/31/2019
The Alaska State Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation has issued a Director’s Order regarding the closure of the Kenai River Special Management Area from...
Emergency Area Closure due to Wildfire Released: 8/28/2019
CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST Seward Ranger District Anchorage,Alaska Order No. 10-04-30-19-19 Temporary Special Closure Order Emergency Area Closure due to Wildfire Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal...
Closure of the Kenai River Special Management Area Released: 8/18/2019
DIRECTOR'S ORDER REGARDING THE CLOSURE OF THE KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA, FROM COOPER LANDING BOAT LAUNCH TO SKILAK LAKE TO ALL BOATING TRAFFIC Order Number 305 Approved: __Ricky...
Skyline and Fuller Lakes Trails Are Open Released: 8/1/2019
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has reopened two popular trails today (8/1) after closing them for public safety and fire operations last month. Recreational visitors are encouraged to use caution...
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Opens More Campgrounds along Sterling Hwy Released: 8/1/2019
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge opened campgrounds and other facilities that were previously closed and used by firefighters in their efforts on the Swan Lake Fire. Watson, Peterson, and Kelly...