Experts' Choice Award Desert National Wildlife Refuge
What the experts agree on
This vast desert refuge 25 miles northwest of Vegas protects over 2,200 square miles of mountainous habitat hosting desert bighorn sheep, mountain lions, eagles, and 250+ bird species—perfect for wildlife spotting without strenuous hiking.
“Protects 2,200sq mi of mountainous habitat favored by desert bighorn sheep, Nevada's state mammal.”
– Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure "If you’d prefer a bit of nature-gawking to a major hike, Ash Meadows—with its 23,000 acres of blue-green streams and pools—is a strange and beautiful desert oasis." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"An easy 25-mile drive northwest of downtown, the refuge is home to big horn sheep, mountain lions, eagles, foxes, lizards and more. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Five miles southeast of Las Vegas via Hwys 104 and 281, this nearly 14-sq-mile refuge has marshes, woodlands and grasslands to which upwards of 250 bird species have found their way." Full review
