Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge encompasses 20,125 acres of montane wetlands, wet meadows, and grasslands within the Caribou Range of the Rocky Mountains, surrounded by mountain peaks.

The refuge, established in 1965, received its name from John Gray, a Canadian trapper who explored the region during the early settlement period.

Scientists and researchers regularly monitor the bird populations at Grays Lake, documenting nearly 250 different bird species within the protected boundaries.

Visitors should bring supplies and plan accordingly as the refuge stands 30 miles north of Soda Springs, far from stores and other facilities.

The wetland contains North America's largest hardstem bulrush marsh, providing essential nesting grounds for the most substantial breeding population of sandhill cranes.

Location: Idaho

Inception: 1965

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

GPS coordinates: 43.06300,-111.42700

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:42