Features
Winter Sleigh Rides
Horse-drawn rides are a popular refuge winter activity. Experience this unique way to visit the refuge.
Learn more about Sleigh Rides
Refuge Photo Gallery
Enjoy a collection of photographs on the National Elk Refuge photo sharing Flickr site.
Photo Gallery Link...
Historic Miller Ranch
Enjoy a visit to a historic homestead. The Miller Ranch is open during the summer season.
Historic Miller Ranch
Refuge Access Regulations
Several new access regulations in 2016 will be in effect on April 30 and May 1.
Refuge Access Regulations
ElkFest
Each May, an antler auction is held on Jackson's Town Square, where antlers collected on the refuge are sold.
ElkFest and Other Visitor Activities
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn some key information about the Refuge and your visit to the area.
Find answers hereArchived News
Read news stories from this year as well as previous years.
News ArchiveAbout 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
Elk aren't the only species of wildlife you may see on the National Elk Refuge.
Learn more
Page Photo Credits — All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted.
Last Updated: Sep 29, 2016