Navigating to the Refuge
To avoid delays in getting to the Headquarters Area and visitor center on Lee Road, please type in the full address (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL, 33473) into your mapping app that you use for navigating to the refuge.
Pet Walking
We allow pet walking only on the Perimeter Levee Trail. Pet walking is not permitted at the visitor center, Cypress Swamp Boardwalk, along Lee Road, or at the A, B, and C impoundments. More information on our pet walking page.
Temporary Closures
Boat Ramps Closed November 1-3: The boat ramps at each entrance (Hillsboro Area/Loxahatchee Rd, Headquarters/Lee Rd, and 20 Mile Bend) will be closed for the Interior and Youth Hunts from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Trails Closed November 1-3: The A-Impoundments, B-Impoundments, and a portion of the L-40 levee north from the Lee Road boat ramp to ACME 2 (northern boundary of Strazzulla) will be closed November 1-3, 2024 during the Mentored Youth Deer Hunt.
Pond Lily Pavilion (C-6): The Pond Lily Pavilion will be temporarily closed until late fall as we work to rebuild it with composite material.
Oct 2023 to Early 2027: Hillsboro Area Detour. Approximately 6.2 miles of Loxahatchee Road is undergoing construction from Oct 2023 to early 2027. To reach the boat ramps, follow the detour signs. From US-441 turn west onto Holmberg Road, then north (right) onto University Drive, then turn left onto State Hwy 827/Loxahatchee Road. Visit the Florida Department of Transportation website to view more information about the project.
Pay your entrance fee on Recreation.gov
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge makes it easy for you to pay your entrance fee (or buy an annual pass) before you visit, using recreation.gov. Learn more about fees at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
Visit Us
Welcome! Visitors to Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge can experience the Florida Everglades just miles from the busy noise and traffic of city life.
Our visitor center is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by the front desk to learn about recent wildlife sightings, view our calendar of events, and learn about opportunities for hiking, biking, boating, canoeing, hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, birding, watching wildlife, and more. A visit to the refuge is a fantastic way to explore the great outdoors and reconnect with nature!
Entrance Fee: $10/daily or $25/annually per vehicle. A variety of passes can be purchased in-person at the visitor center, seasonally at fee booths, or you can buy your pass online through Recreation.gov. Learn more about entrance fees and passes on the Visit Us page.
Check out our Learning at Lox videos on YouTube!
Location and Contact Information
About Us
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1951 and is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
The refuge protects 145,188 acres, or 226 square miles, of Everglades ecosystems including a mosaic of wet prairies, sawgrass ridges, sloughs, tree islands, cattail communities, and a 400-acre cypress swamp. These lands and waters provide habitat for more than 250 species of birds, 60 species of reptiles and amphibians, 40 species of butterflies, and 20 types of mammals.
Tours
Guided walks and interpretive tours are offered throughout the year by staff and volunteer naturalists.
What We Do
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Our Organization
Our Species
More than 250 species of birds, 60 species of reptiles and amphibians, 40 species of butterflies, and 20 types of mammals are found on the refuge. Visitors frequently see alligators, bobcats, white-tailed deer, and a variety of bird-life including sandhill cranes, pileated woodpeckers, herons, egrets, wood storks and the federally endangered snail kite.
Check out recent birds sightings on eBird and wildlife sightings on iNaturalist.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities
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Projects and Research
Learn about our projects and research, including Burmese python management in South Florida.