Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice
Although most refuge lands and outdoor spaces have remained open for the public to enjoy,
we ask that you
recreate responsibly.
- Check alerts and local conditions on this website and call ahead for current information. Operations vary based on local public health conditions.
- Consistent with CDC recommendations, all visitors (age 2 and older), who are fully vaccinated are required to wear a mask inside of federal buildings in areas of
substantial or high community transmission.. All visitors who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces.
- Most importantly, stay home if you feel sick and continue to watch for symptoms of COVID-19 and follow CDC guidance on
how to protect yourself and others.
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Refuge's Visitor Center Closed
Our Visitor Center is under construction for remodeling and is Closed through the end of 2021. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Trails, Scenic Drives, Overlook
Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge offers nature trails from .5 miles to 1.75 miles, scenic drives, and an overlook observation deck.
Wildlife Watching & Nature Trails
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Printable Activity Pages to Try!
We have provided Agency and partner links to a variety of coloring and activity pages for all to enjoy at home!
Visitor Activities page
Your Support is Appreciated
Visitor Center Closed Due to Construction
The Refuge's Visitor Center will be closed until the new 2022 year. The building is under construction for remodeling. We appreciate your understanding and patience while improvements are being made.
Go to our Visitor Activities page for new coloring and activity sheets, and hands-on projects for any age to try! All can be done at Home!
Link to our Website's Visitor Activities Page
U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Announcement Letter
In keeping with guidance from the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and acting out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily suspending (closing) operations of the Visitor Center at Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge.
We are committed to doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, and you--our friends and neighbors. Therefore, planned Refuge events and programs may not take place as scheduled. Refuge lands, including nature trails and outdoor recreational activities, remain open and accessible to the public. Please visit refuge information kiosks or brochure boxes for visitor information and refuge maps. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide updates as they become available.
More information is available by calling 928-304-8995 or emailing debbie_pike@fws.gov.
Current Goose Hunt Season Begins!
Public hunting for geese varieties, including Canada goose, cackling goose, greater white-fronted goose, snow goose, and Ross’s goose; will be allowed by Application on Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge. Hunting is approved in a designated area. Applications must be post marked no later than October 15, 2021. Applicants will be selected for permits by random drawing. Each permit is valid for one day from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Permits may not be transferred or dates changed. See the refuge's 2021 Hunting Regulations, attached below, for specific hunt dates. First date begins November 16, with various dates up to December 14. Successful random drawn hunters will be notified by letter with further instructions the week of October 18th. Attached below are all the needed documents for detailed information and to apply. For Additional Information call: 928-304-8995.
Las Vegas Refuge's 2021 Goose Hunting Information and Application
Outdoor Trails Open
Come rejuvenate your soul by enjoying nature at Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, located in the State of New Mexico, Land of Enchantment! Enjoy hiking trails, an 8 mile scenic auto tour loop drive, and an observation deck lookout for wildlife watching. The views are magnificent at this beautiful Refuge! What happens here, you will want to share with Everyone!
Refuge' Trails and Observation Areas
e-Bird Sightings Recorded
Launched in 2002 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, eBird website program is a real-time, online checklist program that has revolutionized the way that the birding community reports and accesses information about birds. A birder simply enters when, where, and how they went birding, then fills out a checklist of all the birds seen and heard during the outing. The observations of each participant join those of others in an international network of eBird users. The link below allows you to set-up an account in eBird to submit your observations. The Refuge appreciates you entering your bird sightings on the eBird online checklist program. For more information about eBird go to: https://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/eBird.org.
Current entries at Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, can be seen on our Wildlife & Habitat page, in the header section up above, and then open the left menu link titled: Report a Bird Sighting.
eBird On-line Program to Submit Observations
About the NWRS
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.
Learn more about the NWRS
Page Photo Credits – Canyon view down to the Gallinas River / USFWS, Snow Geese / © Steve Emmons, USFWS, Visitor Center / USFWS, White-tailed buck / R. Larranaga, USFWS, Pollinator Partnership - © World of Color poster, 2017-2018 Federal Duck Stamp by © Artist Bob Hautman, Canada geese / USFWS, White-tailed deer fawn / © Tom Stehn, USFWS, Northern shovelers male and female / © Bernadette Madison, USFWS, Child drawing / © J.D. Sentry, Image of Agency' COVID-19 Announcement Letter, Long-billed dowitcher / © Cyndi Souza, USFWS
Last Updated: Oct 05, 2021