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Erie National Wildlife Refuge

Guys Mills, PA U.S.A.

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11296 Wood Duck Lane
Guys Mills, PA 16327
U.S.A.
814-789-3585
Small Map of Erie National Wildlife Refuge Location

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Open Year-Round No Entry Fee Charged
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The Erie National Wildlife Refuge, located in Crawford County, 35 miles south of Lake Erie, provides habitat for waterfowl on 8,800 acres of beaver ponds, pools and marshland, as well as grasslands, wet meadows and forested slopes.

Waterfowl migrations occur from March to early April and again from September to November. Nesting species include Canada geese, wood ducks, mallards, blue winged teal, hooded mergansers and bald eagles.

Visitors can view nature from hiking trails and drives within the refuge. Hunting and fishing regulations are available from staff at the visitors center and in boxes located throughout the refuge. The refuge offers a wheelchair accessible fishing pier.

Outdoor Activities

A hooded merganser drake.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping not available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities not available
Backpacking not available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives available
Horse Trails not available Big Game Hunting available Picnicking not available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps available Upland Hunting available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing not available
Kayaking not available Cross-Country Skiing available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches not available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch not available Snowshoeing available Historic Sites not available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking not available Winter Camping not available
Touring not available

Photo credits in order: Photo by Glen Smart, courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.