- Mingo National Wildlife Refuge24279 MO-51 Puxico, MO 63960
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge is located in Stoddard and Wayne Counties in southeast Missouri. The visitor center is located 1.5 miles north of the town of Puxico on State Highway 51/MO-51.
In addition to the visitor center entrance, you can enter the refuge at the following locations:
- Bluff Road on MO-51 just north of visitor center entrance
- Schoolhouse Access located 4 miles north of visitor center entrance on MO-51
- Mingo Job Corps on Missouri T approximately 2 miles west of MO-51
- Rabbit Ridge from State Hwy Z to County Road 518
- McGee Gate from State Hwy Z to County Road 513 (non-motorized access only)
Driving DirectionsFrom US-60, turn north on MO-51. Travel 13 miles to the visitor center entrance.
From I-55, exit at west at MO-AB/Nash Road and travel for 5.6 miles. At the traffic circle, take the second exit on to MO-25 South. Continue for 16 miles. Turn west (right) on State Hwy C in Advance and travel for 10 miles. Turn south (left) at MO-51 and travel for 11 miles to the visitor center entrance.
When using GPS or smartphone apps, use the refuge address: 24279 MO-51, Puxico, MO 63960. Entering the refuge name will not accurately bring you to the right location.
Refuge LandsDaily1/2 Hour before Sunrise to 1/2 Hour after SunsetVisitor Center HoursWednesday and Friday10am-4pm - Closed on Federal Holidays