Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge

Hours
The Refuge is open daily from sunrise to sunset. After sunset, public activity is limited to the Swinging Bridge and Crook campgrounds. During hunting season, the Refuge is open an additional 1.5 hours before sunrise and 1.5 hours after sunset. The headquarters building is open as staff are available, Monday through Friday, and is closed on Federal holidays. 

Access
To protect wildlife from disturbance and minimize habitat damage, vehicles and bicycles must stay on developed roads. The speed limit on all Refuge roads is 25 mph unless posted otherwise. Off-roading by any type of vehicle is prohibited.

Parking
Vehicles must park in pullouts or within 10 feet of the road. Overnight parking is not permitted unless camping in the designated campgrounds. Vehicles parked overnight will be towed at the owner's expense. 

Camping
Camping is permitted only in designated sites at Crook and Swinging Bridge Campgrounds and is limited to 14 days in a 28-day period. Camping along the river and/or on sandbars is prohibited. To protect the solitude of the Refuge, the use of generators is allowed from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm only. The Refuge does not have potable water or trash services. Campfires are allowed only in the metal fire rings provided at the campgrounds. Campfires should never be left unattended, and must be completely extinguished prior to your departure. 

Horses
Horseback riding is permitted within the Refuge. Certified weed-free hay is required to minimize further introduction of invasive plants. Horses are not permitted in campgrounds. Horses may be corralled in the corrals by the Swinging Bridge Campground if the corrals are not in use by local ranchers.

Accessible Facilities
An accessible fishing pier is located on the Green River across from Hog Lake and the Spitzie Wetland has an accessible overlook. Accessible restrooms are located at the Swinging Bridge and Crook Campgrounds. 

Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on National Wildlife Refuge System lands must comply with all provisions of State and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) firearms in accordance with refuge regulations (50 CFR 27.42 and specific refuge regulations in 50 CFR Part 32).

Firearms, Explosives, and Other Weapons
Carrying, possessing, or discharging explosives, including fireworks, is strictly prohibited. Target shooting is prohibited.

Animal and Plant Life
Collecting, possessing, or destroying any plant or animal or part thereof (alive or dead) is prohibited (except legally taken game). This includes shed antlers found on the Refuge. 

Introduction of Plants and Animals
Plants and animals, or their parts, may not be introduced or placed on the Refuge.

Historical Artifacts and Other Valued Objects
Searching for, removing, or damaging historic items, Native American artifacts, or fossils are prohibited. No person shall search for or remove rocks, stones, or mineral specimens. Possession and use of metal detectors is prohibited.

Pets
Pets must be confined or leashed (except hunting dogs when participating in a legal hunt).

Disposal of Waste
Dumping of litter, sewage, liquid wastes, or any other material on the Refuge is prohibited.

All commercial guiding and outfitting activities are prohibited on the Refuge.