DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
1434 316th Lane
Missouri Valley, IA 51555

Refuge phone: 712/388-4800

Fax: 712/388-4808

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Getting To DeSoto NWR

DeSoto Refuge is located 25 miles north of Omaha, NE. From Omaha take Interstate 29 north to U.S. Highway 30, Exit 75 at Missouri Valley, continue west on US Hwy 30 for 5 miles to the refuge entrance. Or take US Hwy 75 North to Hwy 30, going east 5 miles to the refuge entrance on DeSoto Avenue.


Business Hours

Administrative Office: 8:00 - 4:30 M - F

Visitor Center: Open 9:00 - 4:30 daily beginning January 20, 2012

Refuge Roads: 1/2 hour before Sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset

DeSoto Refuge and Visitor Center is open year-round. The Refuge's Public Use Season runs April 15 - October 14. Outdoor activities include; fishing, hiking, boating, picnicking, mushroom gathering. For more detailed refuge information click here


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Last updated: January 19, 2012