Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Mountain-Prairie Region

Maps and Directions

The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is located 50 miles north of Salt Lake City via Interstate 15.  The interstate exit is #363 (Forest Street) in Brigham City.  The Wildlife Education Center is on Forest Street one block west of Interstate 15.  To reach the self-guided auto tour route, continue west on Forest Street for 15 miles.  The beginning of the auto tour route includes a fishing pier, pavilion, and restrooms which are fully accessible to persons with all abilities.

Visitors may drive or bicycle on a 12 mile auto tour route which starts and ends at the old headquarters site.  Activities are confined to the auto tour route dike.  All other areas on the refuge are closed to public use except during approved hunting seasons.

The Refuge  is open every day from sunrise to sunset year round.  In the Spring and winter the access road to the refuge may be covered with water or snow please call in advance to check road conditions.  Tour Route may also be closed due to snow or water.

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Last updated: September 28, 2011