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Driving Directions
Suggested Driving Directions
Public Use Info
Public Use Refuge Map

Roads

The gates into the Refuge on Bear Creek Road by Refuge HQ and the Startvation Lake entrance open April 14 as well as the gates into Starvation Flat and Blacktail Mountain Road. Roads at higher elevations are still ice and snow covered and are not passable. Roads to all the established campgrounds are open.

Vehicles

All state traffic laws apply on Refuge roads. Vehicles operating on Refuge roads must be
“street legal” with current registration, have mufflers, license plates and be in proper
operating condition. Vehicles must remain on established roads open to the public. The
speed limit for Refuge roads is 25 miles per hour. Park vehicles along roadsides but do
not block any roads, gates or trails. Roads may be closed to unauthorized motorized
vehicle travel with an “Authorized Vehicles Only” sign. Authorization must be obtained
from the Refuge Manager.

ATV's, ORV's Snowmobiles

ATV and ORV use is prohibited on all areas of the Refuge. Snowmobiles are allowed only on Olson Creek Road and the Flodell Snow-Park parking area.

Campgrounds

Camping is allowed only in designated campgrounds with metal fire rings from
April 14 through December 31. These are no fee sites. Remove all garbage, including horse manure,
straw and hay. Do not feed wild animals. Do not leave food outside overnight. No drinkable water is
available on the Refuge. Do not leave campfires unattended. Cutting, defacing or
damaging live trees is prohibited. Use only dead and down trees for firewood – do not cut
down snags. Campfire restrictions will be posted in all campgrounds and at Headquarters
kiosk.

Dispersed Hunting Campsites

Dispersed hunting campsites are open from October 1 through December 31. These are primitive no fee campsites with only a rock fire ring. See map for lacations.

Hunting

Currently the modern firearm season is open on the Refuge, as well as other seasons. See our 2009 Hunting Seasons brochure for more information on specific seasons and our Hunting web page for more information.. All hunting seasons on the Refuge closed on December 31, 2009.

Fishing

The Refuge is open for fishing April 24, 2009. See our Fishing web page for more information.

Public Use Opportunities

Birding, fishing, hunting, photography, wildlife observation, camping, hiking, horseback riding, environmental education and interpretation. See our Public Use Info brochure for more information.