Wildlife
Lincoln County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge strings Upper Lake, Middle Pond, and Lower Lake along U.S. 93 near Alamo—a rare Mojave wetland on the Pacific Flyway. Cottonwoods and marshes draw waterfowl, shorebirds, mule deer, and pronghorn against alkali desert. Free day-use roads and trails; Upper Lake has primitive camping. Best birding during spring and fall migration.
| Region | Lincoln County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 37.2998, -115.1262 |
| Acreage | 5,380 |
| Key Species | Waterfowl, Shorebirds |
| Flyway | Pacific Flyway |
| Fee | Free |
| Access | U.S. 93 N near Alamo (Milepost ~32); Upper Lake camping/roads |
| Best season | Spring/fall migration |
| Agency | USFWS — Desert NWR Complex |
| Type | Desert lakes |
| Wildlife | Migratory birds |
| Best | Sunrise |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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