Washita National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1961, Washita National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 545 refuges throughout the United States managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the only national system of lands dedicated to conserving our wildlife heritage for people today and for generations yet to come. Washita NWR lies on the upper end of Foss Reservoir and provides a feeding and resting area for migrating and wintering waterfowl and sandhill cranes.

How to Get There

The refuge rests on the northwest portion of Foss Reservoir between the towns of Butler and Hammon in Custer County, Oklahoma. Headquarters is located 5 miles west of Butler on State Highway 33 (watch for the refuge signs), then 1 mile north and one-half mile west. Click here for a vicinity map to help you find your way. A map of the refuge (1.47 MB) is also available. You will find leaflet dispensers at the Headquarters and at each Auto Tour Route stop. Contact Refuge Headquarters for more information.

NEWS:

The Riverside Hiking Trail has been resurfaced!

Weekly Waterfowl Counts have begun!

Collage of images at Washita NWR, including flowers and scenery, a plains leopard frog, a blue-gray gnatcatcher, and the Washita NWR sign. Photo Credit: Amber Zimmerman/USFWS.