Grulla National Wildlife Refuge

About Grulla National Wildlife Refuge

Grulla National Wildlife Refuge was officially established as a refuge when the lands were transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from the Bureau of Land Management in 1969. The refuge is 3,236 acres of which the majority is a salt lake. The refuge is a protected roost site for lesser sandhill cranes and provides quality winter habitat for migratory waterfowl. Grulla is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, a national network of lands and water set aside and managed for the benefit of wildlife, habitat and you.

How to Get There

Go south six miles on Highway 214, then follow FM 746 west approximately 22 miles to the New Mexico state line. Turn left onto the 1/2 mile long entrance road, which ends at a small parking area. Go approximately 25 miles southeast on Highway 88 to the Texas state line, then turn right onto the Refuge entrance road.

Plan Your Visit to Grulla National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Grulla 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)