Desert National Wildlife Range

The Desert National Wildlife Range extends across 1.6 million acres of Mojave Desert terrain, featuring mountain ranges, valleys, and desert plains at 1354 meters elevation.

Established in 1936 by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, this refuge became the largest wildlife protection area outside Alaska to safeguard desert bighorn sheep.

Native American tribes utilized this land's resources for generations, leaving behind artifacts and structures that document their connection to the desert environment.

Visitors can enter the refuge between 4:00 AM and sunset through the automatic gate on Corn Creek Road, with opportunities for hiking, photography, and wildlife observation.

The refuge contains over 500 plant species, 320 bird species, 52 mammal species, and 32 reptile species within its boundaries between Mojave and Great Basin deserts.

Location: Clark County

Location: Nye County

Location: Lincoln County

Inception: 1936

Elevation above the sea: 1,354 m

Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/desert

Operator: United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/desert

GPS coordinates: 36.76670,-115.43300

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:25