Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (view SE) |
Description
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, covers 5,380 acres along a ten-mile section
of Pahranagat Valley. The refuge includes a riparian valley bottom with shallow lakes, brushy thickets, bulrush and cattail marshes, grassy meadows, and cottonwood trees, all of which are surrounded by Mojave Desert scrub. These wetlands in the desert support a variety of wildlife, and the refuge is an important stopping point for waterfowl, migratory birds, and dragonflies.
Start a visit to Pahranagat NWR is by spending a few minutes at the Visitor Center. Learn about the area from outdoor and indoor exhibits that cover topics such as the local flora, fauna, and human history. There is also a short film about the Refuge and a small gift shop. Visitors can ask about how to spend their time from knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
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Friendly volunteer inside Pahranagat NWR Visitor Center (view W) |
The Visitor Center hours change with the season and are subject to change with staff and volunteer availability:
- September – May: Thursday – Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- June – August: Friday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Visitor Center has best restrooms along Highway 93, and sometimes they are open when the visitor center is closed.
Trails start from the Visitor Center. The short (0.4 miles) Pahranagat Loop Trail runs out behind the visitor center, and the Davenport Trail runs about 4 miles out to the North Lake dam and back. |