Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Fish and Wildlife Service, Nevada.
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was established June 18, 1984. Managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the refuge protects threatened and endangered species, many of which occur nowhere else in the world. It encompasses over 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert uplands. The name Ash Meadows refers to the abundance of ash trees once found in the area.
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Birding
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
Driving Directions to the Visitor Center
The recommended route to the Visitor Center for passenger vehicles and RVs is via the South Entrance.
Coming from Las Vegas:
Take US-95 North to NV-373 South at Lathrop Wells/Amargosa Valley. Continue on NV-373 South to Death Valley Junction. Take State Line/Belle Vista Road to Spring Meadows Road (dirt road) to the South Entrance. Once you enter the refuge, follow signs to the Visitor Center.
Coming from Pahrump:
To the South Entrance:
Take NV-160 North to Bell Vista Road. Continue on Bell Vista Road for approximately 22 miles. Take Spring Meadows Road (dirt road) to the South Entrance. Once you enter the refuge, follow signs to the Visitor Center.
Alternative Routes (High Clearance Vehicle Recommended)
From Las Vegas/Crystal
Take US-95 North to NV-160 South. Continue on NV-160 South to Crystal Road. Take Crystal Road/Ranch Road/Devils Hole Road to the refuge Devils Hole Entrance. Once you enter the refuge, follow signs to the Visitor Center.
From Pahrump
Take NV-160 North to Bell Vista Road. Continue on Bell Vista Road to Ash Meadows Road. Take Ash Meadows Road onto the refuge. Once you enter the refuge, follow signs to the Visitor Center.
