The Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a protected wildlife refuge located in the Amargosa Valley of southern Nye County, in southwestern Nevada. It is directly east of Death Valley National Park, and is 90 mi (140 km) west-northwest of Las Vegas.Arrange your visit to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and discover more family-friendly attractions in Amargosa Valley using our Amargosa Valley online day trip planner.
The refuge was created on June 18, 1984, to protect an extremely rare desert oasis in the Southwestern United States. It is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge reviews
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We visited Ash Meadows heading back to Las Vegas from Death Valley. Staff at the visitor center were friendly and helpful in planning some short hikes during our visit. The Crystal Springs...
We visited Ash Meadows heading back to Las Vegas from Death Valley. Staff at the visitor center were friendly and helpful in planning some short hikes during our visit. The Crystal Springs... more »
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We weren’t expecting much but we’re pleasantly surprised by the trails, beauty and the staff at the headquarters. The movie there was informative.
We weren’t expecting much but we’re pleasantly surprised by the trails, beauty and the staff at the headquarters. The movie there was informative. more »
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Great experience! Visitor center is very hands on, great for all ages to learn about the refuge history and environment. Super nice volunteer that can answer lots of questions too. Great walks to see the clear pools of water and the famous little Pup Fish. You will see many birds, lizards and Big Horn Sheep if you time it right. Great shade parking for most vehicles and plenty of RV parking.
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Very unique place, love the silence. It’s nice to spent some time away from the busy life. This place has a nice crystal fountain. All of the water at Ash Meadows is fossil water, believed to have entered the ground water system tens of thousands of years ago. Great place to walk. Boardwalk is a loop going through the fountain.
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