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Phone: 952-854-5900
Address:
3815 American Blvd. East
Bloomington, MN 55425

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The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a corridor of land and water spread out along the Minnesota River. Stretching 34 miles, from Fort Snelling State Park to Jordan, Minnesota, it comprises 14,000 authorized acres. The Refuge has eight units, five of which have trails and interpretive signs.

Each unit offers a variety of attractions and seasonal activities. Individual units may have special regulations, as well as private land within their boundaries. In addition to this webpage, please refer to brochures available at trail heads and the Visitor Center for details about the individual units.

To learn more about the Refuge units click on the unit on the map (i.e. Upgrala Unit) or click on one of the links listed below the map.

Map of Refuge Lands

REFUGE LANDS
Long Meadow Lake
Black Dog Preserve
Bloomington Ferry
Wilkie
Upgrala
Chaska
Rapids Lake
Louisville Swamp
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Last updated: April 3, 2008