Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

The 23,464-acre refuge contains sagebrush uplands, grassland meadows, willow areas, and wetlands at elevations between 8,100 and 8,700 feet above sea level.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established this protected area in 1967 to create nesting grounds and reproduction spaces for waterfowl species.

The refuge functions as a crucial point along the Central Flyway, supporting native fish populations including White Sucker, Johnny Darter, and Longnose Dace.

Visitors can explore the 6-mile Wildlife Auto Tour Route on maintained dirt roads or walk the Wetland Nature Trail with elevated boardwalks above streams.

The Illinois River crossing through the refuge offers fishing opportunities, except during June and July to protect nesting waterfowl populations.

Location: Colorado

Operator: US Fish and Wildlife Service

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

GPS coordinates: 40.62310,-106.27400

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:10