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Picnicking

At Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge

Picnicking is allowed in the Day Use Area on public use days at the refuge. It is recommended you bring your own travel chairs or blanket to sit on since tables are generally not available. Restrooms are primitive vault toilets with no running water.  

Picnic tables are located in Kruger Lake County Park, located near the Hwy. 421 entrance to the refuge.

Fees and Public Use Days Information

General Refuge Rules and Policies

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge Activities

Girl bank fishing on pond
Fishing
Visitors walking dog on trail
Hiking
Mallard ducks feeding in shallow water
Wildlife watching
Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge
6600-6796 N JPG East Perimeter Road
Madison, IN 47250-9700
Get directions
(812) 273-0783
1661 West Jpg Niblo Road
Madison, IN 47250-9700
BigOaks@fws.gov

Indiana Conservation Officers

Indiana Conservation Officer Dispatch Center, South Region, can be contacted at 800-847-4367. 

To Leave A Tip About Crimes Against Wildlife

Call 1-844-FWS-TIPS (397-8477)