Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - Ash Meadows

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Photo Contest
Friends of the Desert National Wildlife Refuges complex are sponsoring a contest.
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No where else on earth!
Ash Meadows is home to many plants and animals that only exist in this one special place.
Endemics of Ash Meadows NWR
The Wild West
One of the secrets of Ash Meadows is in a mysterious gunslinger and his stone cabin.
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Swans in the Desert?
Nearly 300 species of birds have been sighted and recorded by birdwatchers at Ash Meadows.
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Photo Gallery
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is home to the largest remaining oasis in the Mojave Desert
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Rare phenomenon caught on video

Rare video available to public

March 20, 2012

National Park Service employee is stunned when an earthquake occurs during a scheduled visit to Devils Hole and its captured on video!

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About the Complex

Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex

The Complex consists of four refuges located in southern Nevada: Ash Meadows, Desert, Moapa and Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuges.

Ash Meadows is managed as part of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

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About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.

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FOR THE VISITOR

Don't count on your GPS to get you here
Ash Meadows is such a hidden gem that most GPS units can't find us. Here are directions for you just in case.
Directions to Ash Meadows
Refuge Notebook
Read about new discoveries, mysterious occurrences, bird counts and more.
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Refuge Brochure
Our brochure was created by the refuge staff to assist you in making the most of your visit.
Refuge Brochure
VISITOR CENTER
Come to the visitor center for information,maps, free brochures, interesting displays, friendly people, gifts, books and more. Monday thru Friday 8:00-4:00 (holidays and weekends when staff and volunteers are available).
VISITOR CENTER