Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System in the lower 48 states.
Current Visitor Center Hours

Due to limited staffing availability, Visitor Center hours will be limited. We will update hours here as there are changes. Please call the office for more information at 505-864-4021.

The Visitor Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday - Friday until April, 2025.

Person standing in tall grass with rifle hunting for duck
Three units of the refuge provide great opportunities for waterfowl and upland bird hunting.

Visit Us

Welcome to the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge's nature trails and outdoor recreational activities, which remain open and accessible to the public. 

Location and Contact Information

      About Us

      Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System in the lower 48 states. Four different biomes intersect here and support a wide array of biological diversity.  

      What We Do

      The National Wildlife Refuge System is a series of lands and waters owned and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Wildlife conservation is at the heart of the refuge system. It drives everything we do from the purpose a refuge is established, to the recreational activities offered there, to the resource management tools we use. Selecting the right tools helps us ensure the survival of local plants and animals and helps fulfill the purpose of the refuge. 

      Our Species

      Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is unique because four different kinds of biomes intersect on the refuge, including the Colorado Plateau Shrub Steppe, Great Plains Short Grass Prairie, the Chihuahuan Desert, and the Pinyon-Juniper Woodland. 

      Projects and Research

      Persons interested in conducting research or other activities on Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge should submit the appropriate Special Use Permit application, (FWS Form 3-1383-R for research activities or FWS Form 3-1383-G for general activities), to jeff_sanchez@fws.gov.