OTTAWA NWR EVENTS
There's lots to do at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Hike the 10 miles of trails, feel the sand between your toes on our natural beach, take a cruise on the monthly Wildlife Drive or check out one of our educational programs or events.
2022 Wildlife Drive Dates
January 15-17 (including Martin Luther King Day!)
February 19-20 - cancelled due to conditions
March 19-20
April 16-17, ***BONUS WEEKEND 23-24***, 29-30
May 1-15, 21-22, 28-30
June 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
July 2-4, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
August 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
September 3-5
Any further dates in 2022 are to be determined in July after hunting dates are set.
Gates open at sunrise and close one hour before sunset (weather permitting.)
Hiking Trails
The seasonal trails (Pool 1 connector, Woodies Roost, East portion of Metzger Marsh lakefront dike) are open April 15-September 15. All other trails remain open from sunrise to sunset daily. Learn more here.
January 15-17 (including Martin Luther King Day!)
February 19-20 - cancelled due to conditions
March 19-20
April 16-17, ***BONUS WEEKEND 23-24***, 29-30
May 1-15, 21-22, 28-30
June 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
July 2-4, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
August 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
September 3-5
Any further dates in 2022 are to be determined in July after hunting dates are set.
Gates open at sunrise and close one hour before sunset (weather permitting.)
Hiking Trails
The seasonal trails (Pool 1 connector, Woodies Roost, East portion of Metzger Marsh lakefront dike) are open April 15-September 15. All other trails remain open from sunrise to sunset daily. Learn more here.
For more information about events, please call 419-898-0014.
