Watson Lake Campground Camp Sites, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, were Recently Upgraded.

Kenai Refuge recently completed the rehabilitation of Watson Lake Campground.  The campground, named after Gerald Watson, a Refuge employee lost in a boating accident on Skilak Lake 50 years ago, is a popular stop for people recreating along the Sterling Highway within Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.  Refuge staff upgraded three campsites; improved the entrance road; and added new fire rings, concrete picnic tables, an outhouse, and a new kiosk to provide visitor information.  Additionally, the Refuge relocated the well and handpump to improve water quality.  The Watson Lake Campground is used year-round for camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing.