Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie ecosystem. Located approximately 60 miles west of Houston, Texas, this refuge is home to one of the largest remnants of native coastal prairie remaining in southeast Texas. Drive the auto tour or enjoy a nature walk on one of the trails to experience the beauty and tranquility of the tall-grass prairie.
Reminder: Sign up for Saturday Van Tours!

Van tours are typically the first Saturday of each month. This is your chance to see other parts of the refuge, learn from staff, and maybe have a better chance to see a prairie-chicken. See the Tour tab under "Visit Us" for more details. Sign Up through Microsoft Forms. 

Visit Us

EXCITING NEWS!

Our visitor center is now open! 

Visiting hours are between 08:00am and 03:30pm Wednesday through Fridays. Stop by to find out more about our refuge from staff and volunteers!

New Facility Grand Opening and Annual Boomin' and Bloomin' Festival 

Join us on April 4th to celebrate the grand opening of our new visitor facility. And, seize the chance to see an Attwater's Prairie Chicken, meet the organizations that support the refuge's endeavors, and participate in fun activities for all ages at our annual festival April 5th and 6th. Note: prairie chicken viewing from 7am-9am. Go here for more information: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/attwater-prairie-chicken/events

Location and Contact Information

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    Our Species

    Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge was established to conserve the coastal prairie habitat and the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken. Although the refuge was established for the benefit of the prairie-chicken, the refuge is host or home to many other wildlife species found on this prairie.