North Platte National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge contains 2,700 acres of mixed native prairie and woodland environments along Lake Minatare, Winter's Creek Lake, Lake Alice, and Stateline Island.

President Woodrow Wilson established the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge in 1916 through Executive Order No. 2446 to protect native bird populations.

The refuge serves as a central location for environmental education programs, connecting local communities with nature conservation and wildlife management practices.

Visitors can access the refuge from sunrise to sunset for activities such as birdwatching, hunting, and fishing, though Winters Creek Lake and Lake Alice remain closed.

The refuge supports 225 migratory bird species, 21 mammal species, and 17 reptile and amphibian species across its diverse riparian habitats.

Location: Nebraska

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

GPS coordinates: 41.94970,-103.53700

Latest update: October 27, 2025 07:34