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Fire Danger is EXTREME

Due to extreme hot and dry conditions, public use restrictions are in effect until further notice

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Current Conditions

Roads are open throughout the Refuge- but restrictions are in effect due to the extreme fire danger

Current Conditions- Public Use Restrictions in Effect
Going Primetime

See Sheldon Refuge with John Burke, Host of Outdoor Nevada and Pat Bruce, Stewardship Director for our partner Friends of Nevada Wilderness.

Outdoor Nevada- Remote and Pristine
Report Sick Sheep

Help us monitor the health of the herds.

Report Sick Sheep
Mega Migration

Pronghorn are once again on the move. Learn how biologists track and follow the fastest land mammal in North America.

More about mega migrations

VISIT THE REFUGE

Let's Go Outside

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The refuge is open year-round. There are no entrance fees and overnight camping is allowed (no reservations). The Refuge Headquarters in Virgin Valley is not regularly staffed, so please call us in advance for more information before you visit.

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Directions and Driving Info

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We have driving directions and travel tips to help make your trip to Sheldon Refuge safe and enjoyable.

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CURRENT EVENTS

Volunteer Campground Hosts Needed

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Volunteers needed for 2017 and 2018! Each year we seek energetic and self-sufficient volunteer to stay at the Virgin Valley Campground, greet visitors, and help us with upkeep of Virgin Valley and other campgrounds throughout the Refuge.

Get Involved

About the Complex

Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

National Wildlife Refuge System

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.

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Features

Fire Danger is EXTREME

Current Conditions

Going Primetime

Report Sick Sheep

Mega Migration

American Pronghorn