Welcome to the official Web site of the
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
Welcome to the official Web site of the
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
We sincerely hope that your visit here is pleasant and rewarding. On our web site, you'll get tips on enjoying the Refuge safely. You'll also learn about some of the things we are doing to be responsible stewards of the Florida Everglades, and the things that live here. Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is the last northernmost portion of the unique Everglades. With over 221 square miles of Everglades habitat, the Loxahatchee Refuge is home to the American alligator and the critically endangered Everglade snail kite. In any given year, as many as 257 species of birds may use the Refuge's diverse wetland habitats. Please help us protect the resources so your children and their children will have the same opportunity for enjoyment in the future. If there's anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable or rewarding, just ask a Ranger, volunteer or any Refuge employee.
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Canoe Trail
During this dry season, use of the Canoe Trail is dependent on water conditions. Please call the VisitorCenter (561-734-8303) for updated information on the Guided Canoe Trips identified on the calendar of events as well as to determine if the Canoe Trail is open to the public.
L-40 Levee and canal closure
Beginning October 1, 2010 the Refuge L-40 Levee and canal will be closed from Loxahatchee road continuing north for two miles to boating, hiking, bicycling, and all other public use due to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction. The closure is scheduled to last 12 months. The Site 1 Impoundment Project (Fran Reich Preserve) will capture and store storm water that would otherwise be lost to tide during dry times. It will also preserve clean water in the Refuge along with other related environmental benefits. This project is part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program (CERP).
South Florida Water Management District News Release
CERP Site 1 Impoundment Community News
The Refuge is located about 10 miles west of Boynton Beach, Florida. It is accessible from Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike by going west on either Boynton Beach Blvd or Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach, until you reach Highway 441/State Road 7.From Boynton Beach Blvd., proceed south on Hwy 441/SR7 for two miles and turn west (right) onto Lee Road. From Atlantic Ave, proceed north on Hwy 441/SR7 for two miles and turn west (left) onto Lee Road. The Refuge Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 - 4:00. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving. There is a $5.00 entrance fee per vehicle. Annual passes are available for $12.00.
For more information contact us at:
10216 Lee Road
Boynton Beach FL. 33473
(561) 734-8303
New National Wildlife Refuge Proposed for region
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new federal National Wildlife Refuge in Central Florida. The newly protected area would be the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area. According to Charles Pelizza, a refuge manager with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, The area under consideration, extends from mid-Osceola County southward to the northern shoreline of Lake Okeechobee, encompassing approximately 1 million acres.
Four Public Scoping Meetings have been scheduled in the area of the proposal to provide the public the opportunity to discuss the proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area.
Information, location and dates of Public Scoping meetings.
Special Event
13th Annual Everglades Day Festival
Saturday, February 11, 2012
The 13th Annual Everglades Day Festival is open to the public at no charge. No Entry Fee nor Parking Fee are required. The Everglades Day Festival is the largest event at the Refuge each year. There are speeches, wildlife demonstrations, games, conservation exhibits, music and entertainment. Food is also available for purchase. Trolleys carry you around the to the Exhibit Tents or you can walk. Come and enjoy a visit to a true natural wonder, the Everglades in your own backyard! For more information go to:
Special Event
Non Native Pet Amnesty Day
Saturday, January 14, 2012
The Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a partner in this program to give pet owners of exotic pets an opportunity to turn them in to would be owners. For further information see
Persons who are interested in adopting one of these pets have the opportunity to do so. The Pet will be tagged, given any necessary shots, and provided to the adopter. For further information see
A new hobby for the 21st century Virtual Geocaching is now available at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
A new hobby for the 21st century; Virtual Geocaching is now available at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. It started only five years ago, but already a popular sport in more than 200 countries. This internationally growing outdoor recreational activity is best described as a high-tech scavenger hunt activity. Virtual Geocaching utilizes a hand held Global Positioning System (GPS) device that guides you to existing points of natural and cultural features or wayside exhibits on the Refuge. Use your GPS device to go on a self-guided adventure in locating one or all of these virtual caches located on the Refuge. The love of the outdoors and a love of technology don't have to be mutually exclusive -- you can put your tech-savvy skills to work while enjoying the Refuge and discovering the Everglades! Whether you go Virtual Geocaching with family, friends or solo, one thing is for sure; this is an experience you will always treasure. If you're looking for a fun and interesting way to spend a few hours or a whole day,Virtual Geocaching at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife is the perfect answer.
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Offers Full RV Hook Ups For Volunteers
Trailer pads with full RV hookups are available to volunteers who have a recreational vehicle or trailer and can volunteer 32 hours per week per person (24 hours per week for couples).
