This unique place is a haven for rare species, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge supports 25 plants and animals which are found nowhere else. Of these unique "endemic" species," five are currently listed as endangered and seven are listed as threatened. The most famous of these is perhaps the Ash Meadows Pupfish. |
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Open daily from sunrise to sunset. |
| Facilities: |
Drinking water, restrooms, as small picnic facility at the Refuge Headquarters. |
| Directions: |
Located approximately 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas in the Amargosa Valley of southern Nye County, Nevada. Three miles east of Nevada 373 and California 127 and 7 miles northeast of Death Valley Junction off of the Bell Vista Road. 22 miles northwest of Pahrump on the Bell Vista Road.
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| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 36 25.24N; 116 18.78W. |
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| Regulations: |
- All motorized vehicles must be properly licensed and are restricted to designated roads. Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) are prohibited on the Refuge.
- Hunting is permitted in designated areas, subject to all applicable state, federal, and Refuge regulations.
- All fishing is prohibited anywhere on the Refuge.
- Only non motorized boats or boats with electric motors are permitted on the Refuge, and only on Crystal and Peterson Reservoirs. Watercraft must be in compliance with all applicable state and federal rules.
- Swimming is permitted only in Crystal Reservoir. Swimming in or entering spring pools and streams is strictly forbidden.
- See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry.
- See Encountering Wild Animals.
- See American Antiquities Act of 1906.
- See Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979.
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| Precautions: |
- During wet fall and winter months, some roads may be flooded. Some roads are unimproved and impassable for passenger cars. Contact the Refuge Headquarters for current road conditions.
- Although swimming is permitted in Crystal Reservoir, there is the possibility of contracting Swimmer's Itch. Swimmer's Itch is not dangerous nor contagious, but it can be uncomfortable.
- See Backcountry Considerations.
- See Backcountry Emergencies.
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