General Refuge Information
Fishing, Camping, Boating
Hunting
Furbearer Harvest

Maps:
Nav Charts
Refuge Maps
Great River Road National Scenic Byway



Trails:
Biking
Canoeing
Walking/Hiking

Interesting Events:
Island Construction in Pool 8

Birding Events

Teachers:
Environmental Education

Connecting With Nature Activities:

Mystery Geocaching

Wildlife Observation

Bird List

Podcasts

This 261 mile Refuge was established by an Act of Congress on June 7, 1924, "as a refuge and breeding place for migratory birds, fish, other wildlife, and plants."

The north end begins at the confluence of the Mississippi and Chippewa rivers near Wabasha, Minnesota and the south end is near Rock Island, Illinois.

Just over 240,000 acres of wooded islands, marshes, and backwaters comprise the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge.

It's an anglers paradise, a waterfowl hunters dream, and a birdwatchers bounty. Come visit your national wildlife refuge.