Visitors

The staff at Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery is always excited to share the work we do and educate visitors on the mission at Inks Dam NFH and the mission of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Many of the local Independent School Districts, day cares, home school classrooms and other groups visit the hatchery annually.

Visitor Center Hours

Open seven days a week, including federal holidays
7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Driving Directions

345 Clay Young Road, Burnet, Texas 78611

From Austin, TX:

• Take I35 North to Georgetown (State Highway 29 exit West)
• Follow State Highway 29 through Burnet, Texas for 9 miles and turn left on Park Road 4
• Follow Park Road 4 (South) for 7 miles and main hatchery entrance is on Park Road 4

Tours

For questions on tours, or to arrange a tour, please contact our office at (512) 793-2474.

Basic hatchery information is provided at the Visitors Center. Visitors wishing to do self-guided tours, trail hiking, our enjoying the park can do so at their leisure. Maps are available on our Environmental Education page, at the office or Visitor Center. The Visitor center, ashe juniper bird blind and Education center are ADA compliant.

myRefuge App

Inks Dam NFH is one of 3 National Fish Hatcheries in the southwest region included in the myRefuge App available for download on Itunes. The app includes trail maps, events, and other visitor information. Please visit Itunes for more information.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with
others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and
their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

All images Credit to and Courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service unless specified otherwise.