The Wildlife Drive is closed for the season, December 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021 (opening to vehicles April 1, weather-permitting).
Visitor Center and Public Restrooms are closed for the season.
Walking and bicycling on the Drive is only permitted from Memorial Day weekend (May 28, 2021) through August 15, 2021.
Walking on the Seneca Trail (including the viewing tower and platform) is open until December 14 (closed 12/14 - 12/22). All other walking areas are currently closed. Walking trails will re-open on December 23, 2021.
Open viewing areas are:
North Spring Pool
Tschache Pool Viewing Tower
May's Point Viewing Platform
Knox-Marsellus Overlook
Sandhill Crane Unit from Van Dyne Spoor Road
Hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Please do your part to keep your refuge clean and safe for the wildlife and for other visitors. Follow Leave No Trace and Carry in/Carry out practices as best as you can!
Check out our Visitor Activities Page for more information!
Visitor Activities