- North Platte National Wildlife Refuge291038 The Point Road Minatare, NE 69356
- The Refuge is open from sunrise to sunset.
- Roads throughout the Refuge are graveled and visitors must maintain the posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour.
- Parking is allowed in designated parking areas only.
Lodging is available in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 8 miles southwest of the Refuge. Listings are available through the Scotts Bluff County website. Telephones, gas and supplies are available year-round in Scottsbluff.
For questions about recreation, please contact LINK the Refuge office.
Driving DirectionsLake Minatare and Winters Creek:
From US Highway 26, travel north on Sugar Factory Road approximately 5 miles to Lake Minatare Road. Turn east and travel approximately 6 miles to Stonegate Road. Turn north on Stonegate, the entrance to Lake Minatare is approximately 2 miles; the Winters Creek entrance is just beyond on the opposite side of the road.
Lake Alice:
From US Highway 26, travel north on Sugar Factory Road to County Road C (approximately 7 miles). Turn east on County Road C approximately 2 miles to the Lake Alice entrance.
Stateline Island:
From U.S. Highway 26 at Henry, Nebraska, travel south on Holloway Road approximately 1 mile to the entrance and parking area.
View a general location map of the Refuge here in Google Map or enter your starting address in Google maps for directions to North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Office Complex.
Office HoursMonday - Friday, except Federal holidays8:00 am - 4:00 pmRefuge HoursEvery daySunrise to sunset, year-round