Plan Your Visit
Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the Crosby Wetland Management District. Headquarters for the district is located two miles south of Crosby, North Dakota, on the east side of Highway 42. We have a small learning display and enjoy visiting with people that stop by.
Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge is located in Williams County approximately 30 miles north of Williston, North Dakota. A kiosk with local hunting regulations is located along the north side of Highway 50, which divides the north and south halves of the refuge.
Before you go
Visit our Rules and Policies page for important guidance.
Questions?
Call the Crosby Wetland Management District office: (701) 965-6488
Activities
Services
Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the Crosby Wetland Management District. Headquarters for the district offers the following public services:
- A small contact station with local hunting and wildlife viewing information.
- Educational brochures, including a map of the Waterfowl Production Areas.
- Environmental education programs for local schools and groups.
- Administration of cooperative agriculture programs.
- Issuance of Special Use Permits.
- Project reviews related to energy development when U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service interests are involved.
- A Partners for Fish and Wildlife program for private landowners who are interested in conservation and funding opportunities on private land.
About
Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge spans more than 3,800 acres of wetlands and grasslands within the Prairie Pothole Region. Established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the refuge provides essential breeding and nesting habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, and other migratory birds.
