Visit Us

Coldwater River NWR 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:  34.106381, -136148 

Hours: The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset. During hunting season, waterfowl hunters may enter the refuge two hours before sunrise and must end their hunt by 12 noon.

Please note:  it is not unusual for portions of the gravel county road to be closed due to flooding during the winter and spring.

Activities

Hunting
Fishing
Birding
Wildlife watching
Photography

Related Documents

Fact Sheet for coldwater river national wildlife refuge
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Fact Sheet for coldwater river national wildlife refuge
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North Mississippi Complex General Brochure - May 2022
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North Mississippi Complex General Brochure - May 2022

The North Mississippi Refuges Complex was established in 1989 to manage U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands in north Mississippi. Staff based in Grenada manage lands throughout 29 counties, including Coldwater River, Dahomey and Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuges (NWR). These refuges were...

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North Mississippi Refuges Complex Hunting and Fishing Regulations 2022-2023
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North Mississippi Refuges Complex Hunting and Fishing Regulations 2022-2023

The North Mississippi Refuges Complex was established in 1989 to manage U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands in the northern twenty-six counties of Mississippi. Headquartered in Grenada, the Complex manages Coldwater River, Dahomey, and Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuges, plus smaller fee-...

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Other Facilities in the Complex

Coldwater River NWR is managed as part of the North Mississippi Refuges Complex.

An image of a prothonotary warbler perch on the edge of a tree cavity with a worm in its beak.
Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge
Established to meet the needs of migratory birds, Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge has the largest bottomland hardwood habitat in Northwest Mississippi.
National Wildlife Refuge
Grenada,MS
An image of a male and female Northern Shoveler feeding in water.
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge, located in Grenada and Tallahatchie Counties in Mississippi, was established with the main purpose of providing habitat needs for migratory birds, with an emphasis on waterfowl.
National Wildlife Refuge
Grenada,MS

Locations

Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge
(662) 226-8286
C/O North Mississippi Refuges2776 Sunset DriveGrenada,MS38901-2848