A favorite spot for landscape and wildlife photographers, this refuge provides recreational facilities such as boating, hiking, camping and viewing …
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May 12, 2024
A local got us the tip to go check out the less known but fantastic Ash Meadow wild refuge It was great! The boardwalk behind the visitors centre is wonderfull and very family friendly. There was als… Full review by 956leons
Mar 27, 2023
We were looking for something to do close to Death Valley and read about this wildlife refuge. We got there when it opened at 9 am and watched a 20-minute movie. Afterward, we visited one of the boar… Full review by Matthew J
Feb 24, 2023
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 boardwal… Full review by jmpncsu
This is Oggie, from Maine. I'm in the area for about ten days to to escape the Maine winter and to explore the different hiking/parks around Las Vegas, where I am now. Based on the government website it seems like the Ash Meadows visitor center is closed from November to March, but maybe that's not true. Is it? At any rate, can I go into the Refuge and walk around and explore this time of year? Thanks for any information you might offer.
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I was there January 18th 2020 and the visitor center was open.
Hi, can we have lunch near Ash Meadows Refuge? Thanks.
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The Longstreet Casino should be good. We loved it. The Ash Meadows Visitor Centre has bottled drinks and I think some snacks. The Armagosa Opera House has a cafe - it was …
The Longstreet Casino should be good. We loved it. The Ash Meadows Visitor Centre has bottled drinks and I think some snacks. The Armagosa Opera House has a cafe - it was closed when I was there in August but I believe it should be open now. Or there is always the Area 51 stop!
We will be traveling to Arizona in March 2018. We will have our Yellow Lab with us and wish to stop at Ash Meadows. But only if she can walk around with us. (yes, ON leash). Thanks, Sueann & Robert
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Yes, pets are allowed on the boardwalks at the NWR.