Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge spans 45,818 acres of Nebraska Sandhills, featuring 21 lakes, numerous wetlands, and grass-covered sand dunes formed from ancient seabeds.

Established in 1931 under Executive Order 5597, the refuge serves as a protected breeding ground for migratory birds within the Central Flyway.

The refuge maintains the largest continuous natural sand dune formation in the United States, representing the native prairie landscape of Nebraska.

Located 28 miles north of Oshkosh, the refuge opens from sunrise to sunset and permits activities such as fishing, hiking, and wildlife observation.

The refuge sustains thirty-one waterfowl species and provides habitat for endangered plants like the blowout penstemon among its mixed-grass prairie ecosystem.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1931

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

GPS coordinates: 41.72860,-102.34400

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07