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A primitive paddle-in camping site on Little Merganser Lake within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near Sterling. The lake is accessed via the Swan Lake canoe trail system that links multiple lakes through portages. This is a dispersed camping area with minimal facilities - vault toilet available but no potable water. The site provides access to wilderness camping along one of the refuge canoe routes. Camping is limited to 14 days in any 30-day period. Only dead or downed wood may be collected for fires, which must be in established grates or stoves. The lake is part of the 120-mile network connecting 70 lakes used for multi-day canoe trips through the refuge backcountry. For current access and trail conditions, contact Kenai National Wildlife Refuge at (907) 262-7021.
Swan Lake canoe trails connect 30 lakes with water and land portages. Both systems feature combination of water and land portages. Camping permitted along all trails in the refuge.
Little Merganser Lake is a lake in Sterling Alaska accessed via canoe trails in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Fires restricted to grates, barbeques, or stoves in developed campgrounds. Only dead or down wood may be collected for fuel. Backcountry camping permitted with Leave No Trace practices.
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