Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge

The coastal prairie habitat spans 10,528 acres with native grasslands, marshes, ponds, and woodlots supporting over 260 bird species throughout the year.

The World Wildlife Fund acquired 3,500 acres in the 1960s to protect the coastal prairie, transferring the land to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in 1972.

The annual Attwater's Prairie-Chicken Festival in April brings visitors together to observe and celebrate the native ground-dwelling grouse through educational programs.

Two hiking trails and a five-mile auto tour route allow visitors to explore the refuge between sunrise and sunset while observing birds and wildlife.

Staff conduct prescribed burns of 3,000 acres each winter to maintain the prairie ecosystem and control non-native plant species.

Location: Colorado County

Inception: 1972

Elevation above the sea: 56 m

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

GPS coordinates: 29.66000,-96.27310

Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:36