- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge3395 US Route 20 East Seneca Falls, NY 13148-9432
Montezuma National Wildlife refuge provides resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Montezuma is situated in the middle of one of the most active flight lanes in the Atlantic Flyway. The refuge is located at the north end of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. The refuge contains about 10,000 acres and is situated in Seneca, Wayne, and Cayuga Counties. The refuge is 35 miles (56 km) west of Syracuse, 40 miles (64 km) north of Ithaca, and 45 miles (72 km) east of Rochester.
Driving DirectionsThe refuge's Visitor Center, entrance to the Wildlife Drive and Seneca Trail, and the refuge’s headquarters office are located at 3395 U.S. Route 20 East, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, between Auburn and Seneca Falls, NY.
From the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), take exit 41. Turn right (south) onto NY-414 and follow approximately 200 yards to the traffic light. Turn left (east) at the light onto NY-318 and follow for approximately 5 miles to the end, where NY-318 meets NY-5/US-20 and NY-89. Turn left (east) onto NY-5/US-20 and follow for 1.25 miles. Turn left into the refuge entrance.
Visitor CenterDaily, April 1 - November 30, depending on volunteer staffing10am - 3pmRefuge Headquarters OfficeMon-Fri, year-round8am - 4 pmWildlife DriveDaily, April 1 - November 30, weather-permittingSunrise - SunsetWalking Trails and Viewing AreasDaily, year-round, with some trail closures during white-tailed deer hunting seasonsSunrise - Sunset