Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

About Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

This 15,000 acre site provides a Refuge for both wildlife and visitors. Through wildlife management, species like the endangered black-footed ferret are thriving in the wild and raising their young. The bison herd continues to grow and graze keeping native grasses healthy and robust.Planting and restoring native grasses and plants provide shelter, food, and nesting materials for wildlife. As these species and others continue to thrive so do visitors and their experiences. With 20 miles of hiking trails, bicycling, fishing, archery, photography, and nature programs visitors can disconnect from the busy urban world, relax in nature, and get some exercise too! The Refuge continues to see a steady increase in visitation as more urban people seek opportunities to connect with nature. This Refuge is here for wildlife, our communities, and visitors from all over the world. And best of all, it's free to visit!

How to Get There

From Quebec Street, turn east on Prairie Parkway. From Prairie Parkway turn north on Gateway Road. Follow Gateway Road to the Refuge entrance.

Plan Your Visit to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)