Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Midwest Region

Introduction

Visitor Center

Events Calendar

Recreation

Education

Volunteer

Wildlands/Wildlife

Private Land Programs

Staff

Small Wetlands Program

Duck stamp photo

2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest

Links

Contact

Address:

14000 West State Route 2
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 USA
phone: (419) 898-0014
E-mail: Ottawa@fws.gov

 

photo: Crane Creek on Ottawa NWR, by Sharon Cummings

Auto Tours

The refuge offers a monthly auto tour, weather permitting. Travel 7 miles through normally closed areas of the refuge. Begin at the Trail head parking lot where you can pick up an auto tour guide.

The gate is open from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Travel the route at your own pace. The exit gate closes at 5:30 p.m.

The refuge office and bookstore are also open on auto tour days. Feel free to stop in and ask about any recent sightings or share you own!

 

2009 Auto Tour Dates

  • January 17
  • February 21 - CANCELLED
  • March 21
  • April 18
  • May 9 & 10
  • June 20
  • July 18
  • August 15
  • September 19
  • October 10
  • November 8
  • December 19

 

Last updated: February 18, 2009