Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge extends along 20 miles of the Bear River, encompassing 8,106 acres of wetlands, meadows, and sagebrush-covered uplands.

The refuge was established in 1993 following environmental studies, with the first land acquisition from a private rancher occurring in 1994.

The irrigation infrastructure built by early settlers in the 1880s created extensive wetland habitats that support numerous water bird species.

Visitors can observe wildlife from a viewing station located adjacent to US Highway 30, approximately 10 miles south of Cokeville.

The refuge provides nesting grounds for 32 bird species, including white-faced ibis, sandhill cranes, and black-necked stilts in Wyoming's rare wetland environment.

Location: Lincoln County

Inception: 1992

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

GPS coordinates: 41.95000,-110.98300

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:09