Welcome to Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge lies just two miles south of the town of Sumner, Missouri. It is located near the confluence of the Grand and Missouri Rivers, and is bordered on the south by Yellow Creek.
The refuge was established in 1937 and consist of 10,795 acres of bottomland forest, grasslands, marshes, and managed moist soil wetlands. Following purchase of the land, the Civilian Conservation Corps began work on the refuge creating wetlands, constructing roads and buildings, and initiating the refuge farming program.
Please use our website to explore and learn more about Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge. We look forward to meeting you in person when you make it out to enjoy the natural wonders of the Refuge.
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Winter Closure Notice- The interior of the refuge is closed until Saturday March 3 to provide sanctuary for migrating and wintering waterfowl populations. The Refuge Nature trail and Visitor Center is open.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is an agency of the Department of the Interior. Its mission is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
