Saved in this browser, on this device. Shared across the nine languages.
Loading your Denver…
From the Denver World / Places
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
This prairie refuge northeast of Denver offers wildlife watching by car and on foot. A short drive is possible, though trails and the visitor center can fill longer.
The refuge gives city visitors a distinct landscape with bison, birds and open prairie within the metro area. The signed wildlife drive takes about an hour; add a trail if conditions are good. Follow refuge rules around bison and check seasonal hours, as the visitor center follows a different schedule from the grounds.
What to look for
An 11-mile wildlife drive crosses prairie habitat.
Trails and ponds offer places to watch birds and bison.
Useful to know
Choose the signed wildlife drive or a trail as your main route, and keep a safe distance from bison.
Check refuge conditions before setting out; the visitor center and outdoor areas have different access arrangements.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 45–120 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
Photo gallery 1
Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.
Denver / Tours & Travel
My day 00
Collect a few stops, adjust the time and put them in an order that works for you.
Saved in this browser, on this device. Shared across the nine languages.
Denver, in sync.
My plans changed
Tell this moment what changed above. I will offer a new draft of My day, keeping what fits in order.
