- Visitor Map of Alamosa NWR (2 MB PDF)
- Visitor Map of Monte Vista NWR (1.5 MB PDF)
- Map of San Luis Valley (15 MB PDF)
- Living with Drought Brochure
Wildlife and People
National Wildlife
Refuges are great places to see, enjoy and learn more about wildlife. Visitors
are encouraged to enjoy the Refuge activities discussed below. Any activities
not discussed are prohibited due to conflicts with the Refuges wildlife conservation
mission and goals. For example, leaving designated trails, fishing, canoeing,
boating, and jogging are not allowed due to resulting disturbance to wildlife.
If you have any questions please contact the Refuge Office.
Opportunities
Alamosa Visitor
Center
The Alamosa Visitors Center serves both Refuges, and it is located on the
Alamosa NWR, 4 miles east of the town of Alamosa on Highway 160 and 2 miles
south on El Rancho Lane. Information and interpretive exhibits are available. Open occasionally March-November.
Volunteer Operated - call ahead for schedule.. November-February, Closed for the winter.
Wildlife Observation
and Photography
Self-guided, interpretive auto tour routes are found at both Alamosa and Monte
Vista Refuges. Each auto tour showcases refuge wildlife, habitat, and management
activities. Various pull-offs located along the public roads (Highway 15 and
8 South) adjacent to the Monte Vista Refuge also offer wildlife viewing opportunities
and interpretative displays.
At Alamosa Refuge, the Bluff Overlook offers excellent wildlife and wildlands viewing. A short walking trail is available south of the overlook For more energetic visitors, The Rio Grande Nature Trail winds visitors along the riparian corridor. On Monte Vista Refuge, a short walking trail is available for wildlife viewing, and it is located near the beginning of the auto tour route.
