Coldwater River
Teasdale, MS 38643
Plan Your Visit
Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge is a waterfowl sanctuary and is closed to visitation except for an observation tower located at the north end of the refuge. The tower provides an elevated view of the moist soil units and is a great place for birdwatchers to see migrating shorebirds in the spring and fall, as well as wintering waterfowl.
To visit the tower, turn from Highway 332 in Crowder, MS on to Quitman Avenue. The refuge tower will be 4 1/2 miles down the road on our right.
GPS coordinates to the tower: 34.106093, -90.136549
Please note, it is not unusual for portions of the gravel county road to be closed due to flooding during winter and spring.
Each permitted hunter must complete a Harvest Report card and display it on the dash of the vehicle so that the name is legible and clearly visible from the outside. Cards are available at Refuge hunt kiosks. See the hunting and fishing brochure for more information.
Turn from Highway 332 in Crowder, MS on to Quitman Avenue. The refuge tower will be 4 1/2 miles down the road on the right.
Activities
Services
At the center of the refuge are 24 retired catfish ponds, ranging in size from 12 to 21 acres and totaling 497 acres. These ponds are managed to provide cover and food resources for a variety of birds, including waterfowl, wading birds, and shorebirds. The habitat created offers great outdoor recreation opportunities on portions of the refuge.
About
Established in 2000 in northwest Mississippi, Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge consists of 2,374 acres, including 24 retired catfish ponds totaling 497 acres managed for migratory birds. The majority of the refuge has been reforested in native bottomland hardwood species that flood annually. Because it serves as a sanctuary for up to 10,000 wintering waterfowl and dozens of shorebird species, the refuge is closed to public access except for an observation tower at the north end.
You can learn more about us in our Fact Sheet or the North Mississippi Complex General Brochure.
