Visit Us
National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Begin your visit with a trip to the Visitor’s Center. Here you can learn about the refuge’s activities, plan your day, and gather more information. Then, take some time to enjoy our wonderful trails—many of our visitors like to watch the wildlife, go hiking, or take some beautiful wildlife photos.
Fees
There is no charge to visit.
Restrooms
There are no facilities available on the refuge.
Know Before You Go
- This is a large and dry landscape so be sure to carry plenty of water.
- Because of its remoteness and proximity to Mexico, certain portions of the refuge do not have cell phone reception within the United States. Cell phone connections to Mexico are likely, which require international calling charges.
- Many of the people you encounter may not speak English.
- Unattended vehicles could be damaged or stolen.
- Remote areas of the refuge can encourage illegal activity. Be aware of your surroundings and make note of landmarks in case you need to be able to describe it to a law enforcement official.
- Because of law enforcement pursuits, there is the possibility of high speed driving on the refuge. Expect drivers to be distracted.
Other Facilities in the Complex
Locations
The headquarters is located separately from the refuge about twelve miles north of Douglas along Highway 191. The physical street address is 7628 North Highway 191, West San Gabriel Road.
GPS coordinates to the refuge headquarters are 31.50366, -109.65578.
GPS coordinates for the refuge trailhead are 31.58801, -109.51357.
From Douglas to the refuge headquarters:
The headquarters are located on Highway 191 approximately 11.3 miles north of the Highway 80 and Highway 191 junction, four miles west of Douglas.
From Douglas to the refuge:
From A Ave., go north (A Ave. becomes Leslie Canyon Rd. after highway 80). The refuge is approximately 16.4 miles north of Douglas on Leslie Canyon Road. The trailhead is 0.33 miles up Leslie Canyon Rd.
From Interstate 10 East to the refuge:
Take exit 303 at Benson. Drive through Benson and follow signs to Tombstone. Almost four miles south of Tombstone, turn left onto Davis Road. Stay on Davis Road for 26 miles. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Highway 191. The entrance to the refuge headquarters is seven miles south of Davis Road on the right hand side of Highway 191. The Office is one mile west of Highway 191.
From Interstate 10 West to the refuge:
Take exit 5 at Road Forks, New Mexico. Stay on Highway 80 through Douglas and turn right at Highway 191. Approximately 11.3 miles turn left onto the refuge headquarters entrance road. The headquarters is one mile west.