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The Refuge Main Entrance Road is Open

The Refuge Main Entrance Road is open again. Traffic flow is now reinstated to normal conditions. Visitors can now access the refuge through the Main Entrance Road. Marshland Access is closed to vehicle traffic and open to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1936 and is nestled along the eastern edge of the mighty Mississippi River. The scenic drive to the refuge along the Great River Scenic Byway entices travelers along the way.

Visit Us

Come and explore your National Wildlife Refuge! Whether you prefer to enjoy wildlife from the comfort or your car, by bike, or on a nature walk you can do it all here. The 6,808-acre Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge lies within the Mississippi flyway, along the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin.

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      Our Species

      This 6,808 acre refuge lies within the Mississippi River. The rolling prairies, rich wetlands and bottomland forests support a variety of wildlife species. These backwaters of the river provide resting and feeding areas for both waterfowl and other birds.