Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge

Convenient, Quiet and humble

Stopped here on our way along I25 to stretch our legs last May. Was pleasantly surprised. There's a visitor center but it was closed. Several dirt roads to follow. At least one area has primitive camp...

A tranquil, beautiful place

A beautiful refuge in the middle of nowhere, full of birds, lakes and trees. Note that it's mostly country roads, but still worth the drive.

Beautiful lakes and fishing ponds

There are a number of fishing areas in Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge. There are some snakes in the refuge. I don't know what types of snakes. But even with the snakes people regularly fish and sw...

Peaceful

THE refuge for bird watching! So many different species of birds! Glad I thought to bring my binoculars on my trip, you should too because you’ll need them. They’re are Rattlesnakes, Bullsnakes, ands ...

Nothing but country roads!

Very disappointed. The only thing here are country roads to drive down, the main center was closed, mid summer, morning around 10:30. We drove around the one lake you could get close too. No walking p...