About Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 as a refuge to provide feeding and resting areas for migratory birds. The refuge includes 7,724 acres near Seymour, Indiana and the Restle Unit, a 78-acre donated parcel near Bloomington, Indiana. This south-central Indiana refuge is a flat to gently rolling mix of bottomland and upland forest, wetland, brushland and grassland habitat. The refuge has been designated as a Continentally Important Bird Area and was a hunting and fishing area for many Native American tribes before European settlement.
How to Get There
The refuge is located in south-central Indiana on U.S. Highway 50, just three miles east of the I-65/U.S. 50 interchange at Seymour, IN. Muscatatuck is approximately an hour's drive from Louisville, Kentucky, and Indianapolis, Indiana, and is approximately 86 miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. The main entrance on U.S. Highway 50 is marked with large brown signs.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Heading to Muscatatuck 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge?
No central reservation system listed for Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/1529) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge?
The refuge is located in south-central Indiana on U.S. Highway 50, just three miles east of the I-65/U.S. 50 interchange at Seymour, IN. Muscatatuck is approximately an hour's drive from Louisville, Kentucky, and Indianapolis, Indiana, and is approximately 86 miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. The main entrance on U.S. Highway 50 is marked with large brown signs.
How do I contact Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge?
You can reach the park at phone: 812-522-4352 or email: Muscatatuck@fws.gov.
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