Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge

Show on map 270-527-5770 clarksriver@fws.gov

91 US Hwy 641 North
Benton, KY 42025

In 1998, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge became the 549th National Wildlife Refuge in the Country. Located in far western Kentucky, the refuge encompasses of one of the largest remaining bottomland hardwood forest in the region. Bottomland hardwood forests are one of the most biologically productive ecosystems on land. Freshwater mussels, amphibians, fish, and mammals are all found in abundance here. Additionally, migratory songbirds and waterfowl take advantage of this rich habitat on their long flights from nesting to wintering grounds. This diversity and abundance of wildlife provides ample hunting, fishing, and other recreational opportunities on the refuge.

Directions

Directions to Refuge Headquarters: From I-24, Exit 25- I-69/Purchase Parkway south; to Exit 43- Benton/Symsonia towards Benton; left on US HWY 641 North; Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Office is ~1 mile on left on US HWY 641. GPS Coordinates: 36.879829, -88.344359 Directions to Environmental Education and Recreation Area: From I-69/Purchase Parkway, Exit 43- Benton/Symsonia Exit towards Benton; right on US HWY 641 south; left on E 12th/KY-408 east; Environmental Education and Recreation Area is ~ 1 mile on the right. From Refuge Headquarters, turn right out of the parking lot on to US HWY 641 South; left on E 12th/KY-408; Environmental Education and Recreation Area is ~ 1 mile on the right. GPS Coordinates: 36.857111, -88.337127

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