Wildlife

Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Clark County, NV

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Largest wildlife refuge in the lower 48 states — 1.6 million acres preserving desert bighorn sheep, mountain lion, golden eagle, and 300+ bird species in the Mojave-Great Basin transition.

Facts

RegionClark County, NV
Coordinates (approx.)36.4391, -115.3578
Size1.6 million acres
Key SpeciesDesert Bighorn Sheep
Birds300+ species
AccessLimited roads
FeeFree (campground fee-free)

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