San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge

The San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge spans 45,730 acres of coastal wetlands, featuring salt marshes, freshwater lakes, prairies, and bottomland forests near the Gulf of Mexico.

Established in 1968, this refuge preserves natural Texas coastal habitats that represent the landscape encountered by early European settlers in the nineteenth century.

The refuge belongs to a complex of three protected areas on the Texas coast that maintain essential habitats for over 300 bird species and numerous wildlife populations.

Visitors can access ten designated trails and three recreation areas throughout the refuge, with America the Beautiful Interagency Passes available at the Complex Office in Brazoria.

The refuge supports 320 bird species, 95 reptile and amphibian species, and 450 butterfly and dragonfly species across its varied coastal ecosystems.

Location: Brazoria County

Location: Fort Bend County

Location: Matagorda County

Location: Wharton County

Inception: 1968

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

GPS coordinates: 28.86670,-95.53330

Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:30