Hutton Lake Wildlife Refuge, Nature reserve near Laramie, Wyoming, US.
The wildlife refuge encompasses 1,968 acres of land with five natural alpine lakes and wetlands at elevations exceeding 7,000 feet.
Established in 1932 by Executive Order 5782, the refuge expanded from 153 acres to its current size through additional land acquisitions until 1940.
The refuge supports multiple species of migratory birds including mallards, redheads, teal, pintails, great blue herons, and black crowned night-herons.
Visitors access the refuge by taking Wyoming Highway 230E from Laramie for 12 miles to Brubaker Lane, followed by specific turns on Sand Creek Road.
The Wyoming Toad Conservation Area expanded in 2023 with an additional 1,078 acres of protected land within the refuge boundaries.
Location: Albany County
Operator: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
GPS coordinates: 41.18262,-105.71672
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:50
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