Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
- 51 East 4th St
, Winona, MN - Phone: 507-452-4232
- Toll Free: 888-291-5719
- uppermississippiriver@fws.gov
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Year-RoundThe Refuge covers about 240,000 acres of floodplain in a stretch of 261 river-miles from Wabasha, MN to Rock Island, IL. The Refuge is known for spectacular fall colors and migrating waterfowl. Tundra swans are spectacular in mid-November. Bald eagles have over 200 nests on the refuge and number over 3,000 during the spring migration in March. Camping, canoe trails, hunting, fishing and wildlife observation are available.
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: Refuge lands - Open 24 hours/day
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The Refuge boat landings and overlooks are located on both sides of the Mississippi River. Look for brown and white signs that direct you toward the river.
