Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice
Although most refuge lands and outdoor spaces have remained open for the public to enjoy, we ask that you do the following:

  • Check local conditions on this website and call ahead for current information. Operations vary based on local public health conditions.
  • Face masks are required in all federal buildings and on all federal lands.
  • Maintain a safe distance between yourself and other groups.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
  • Most importantly, stay home if you feel sick


Features

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    Camping on the Refuge

    The Swinging Bridge and Crooks Campgrounds are free and open year-round. See our Visitor Activities page for more information.

    Camping Information

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    Swinging Bridge is Open

    The Swinging Bridge is open to vehicles. The weight capacity is 20 tons and the bridge is only 8 feet wide.

    Driving directions to the Refuge

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    Hunting and Fishing

    Although hunting seasons on the Refuge are now closed, fishing is just getting started! Visit the link below for regulations.

    Hunting and Fishing Brochure

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    Wildlife Watching

    Winter is a fantastic time to view wildlife at Browns Park NWR. Elk, mule deer, waterfowl, and songbirds are abundant.

Refuge Updates

No shed antler hunting within the Refuge.

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Please Be Aware! Shed antler hunting is not allowed on the Refuge. Collection of animal parts, plants, historic artifacts, fossils, minerals, etc. is illegal. If you find anything, leave it for other visitors to enjoy as well. For more information call our office at 970-365-3613 or email brownspark@fws.gov.

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Current Conditions

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Due to the risk of spreading COVID-19, the Refuge visitor center is closed until further notice. Refuge lands, campgrounds, nature trails, boat ramps, and outdoor recreation remain open to the public. Visit the Refuge kiosks and brochure boxes for maps and information about the Refuge. Pack food, water, hand sanitizer, and possibly extra fuel when you visit Browns Park NWR.

Spring Wildlife

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Some of the birds recently observed at Browns Park NWR included blue-winged teal, northern pintails, common mergansers, bald eagles, red-winged blackbirds, American robins, blue-gray gnatcatchers, red-winged blackbirds, white-crowned sparrows, and many other species. Visit the Refuge and see the spring migration!

Announcements

Draft Habitat Management Plan

Visit the Alert page (link below) to learn more about the draft Habitat Management Plan.

Draft Habitat Management Plan

About the Complex

Lower Green River NWR Complex

Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Lower Green River NWR Complex.

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About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

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The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.

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