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A shallow creek lined with trees on both sides

Ozark Cavefish

National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge is closed to the public.
C/O Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
Puxico, MO 63960

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The refuge is closed to the public. This refuge exists to protect endangered species habitat.

Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuge is closed to all public entry and use. View All Rules & Policies

Locations

Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuge 

(573) 222-3589 C/O Mingo National Wildlife Refuge 24279 MO-51 Puxico, MO 63960

Hours Office Hours Contact us through Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Safety Policies
For emergencies: 911
Rules and Policies

Activities

child at the edge of the water with a bucket
Education programs

Featured Species

Ozark cavefish
Amblyopsis rosae
a portrait of a hanging bat with large ears, folded arms, and a fuzzy brown body
Tricolored Bat
Perimyotis subflavus

About

Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1991 to protect the federally threatened Ozark cavefish and its unique cave ecosystem. Managed by Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, the refuge consists of a 40-acre parcel at Turnback Creek Cave Spring and a 1.3-acre parcel at Hearrell Spring. While the refuge is closed to public access, visitors can view video images of the cavefish via an underwater camera located at the adjacent Neosho National Fish Hatchery.

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A shallow creek lined with trees on both sides
Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuge
C/O Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3589

C/O Mingo National Wildlife Refuge 24279 MO-51 Puxico, MO 63960