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Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge
Facility Rules and Policies
- The refuge and its trails are open daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
- The public restroom is open but there are no potable water sources. Please plan accordingly.
- This is a natural area. Pets are not allowed. Beware of poison ivy, ticks, and other biting insects.
- The trails are unimproved and of minimal difficulty, though they may be seasonally wet. Please stay on maintained trails.
- All plants and animals, parts thereof, and other objects of nature are protected from disturbance. Collection is prohibited.
- Observe wildlife from a safe and respectful distance. Binoculars and spotting scopes allow you to view wildlife closely without disturbing them.
- Please do not feed wildlife; it may make them unnaturally dependent on humans and more susceptible to disease.