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Current Conditions

Updated October 27, 2026

Construction at Refuge Headquarters and along Hot Springs Road

From July 1 to late fall, a large waterline construction project requires the headquarters waterline to be shut off for visitor use.  Visitors may access potable water at Camp Hart Mountain Campground’s pavilion during this time.  No water is accessible at the Refuge Headquarters / Visitor Center.  Plan accordingly and be prepared to stop for construction as needed.

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Road Closure sign at Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge due to Warner Peak Fire.

Refuge Access

All road access is weather permitted.  Use caution as roads may be marked open, yet road conditions can change quicky and become inaccessible.  Refuge roads can become hazardous and impassable due to storm events, drifting snow, or wet and muddy conditions. Expect little to no cell service in the Refuge and help could be hours away. Refuge staff cannot provide or sell gas, phone access, towing, or auto repair services. Be prepared and carry a shovel, fire extinguisher, tire chains, warm layers such as blankets or a sleeping bag, first aid kit, emergency food, and at least one extra gallon per person of water in your vehicle.

Open Access

  • Primary Roads of Hart Mountain Road and Frenchglen Road are maintained in the winter.
  • Primary Roads of Hot Springs Road and Blue Sky Road are  open but may become closed to vehicle traffic from winter storms. Maintenance in winter may vary with road conditions.
  • All campgrounds are open; weather permitted.  New sites were created at Hot Springs Campground. Camp within the buck and rail fences to help with riparian recovery.  First come, first serve.
  • The hot springs are in the Hot Springs Campground.
  • Warner Pond; Access is a rough and steep road.  4 x 4 and high clearance is highly recommended.

Limited Access

  • Secondary Roads open between June 15 - December 1, including Shirk Road, Poker Jim Road, and Skyline.  Follow road closures for secondary roads.
  • Barnhardy Road and Post Meadow Roads are seasonally open between August 1 - December 1.  For driving Barnhardy Road, 4 x 4 and high clearance is highly recommended.
  • Visitor Center is intermittently open between 8am-4pm when staffing is available between Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Invasive Species

Prevent the Spread of Invasive Annuals Grasses

Help with habitat restoration by removing invasive weeds, debris, mud, and vegetation from bottom of vehicles before traveling into the Refuge. 

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