Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Alamo, Texas.

The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1979 with a management priority to protect biodiversity. As a wildlife corridor, the refuge follows the Rio Grande along the last 275 river miles. It connects isolated tracts of land managed by private landowners, non-profit organizations, the State of Texas, and two other National Wildlife Refuges: Laguna Atascosa and Santa Ana.   

Things to Do at Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge include:

Nearby Activities

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Headquarters for Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR and the South Texas NWR Complex is at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 7 miles south of Alamo on FM 907 and 1/4 mile east on U.S. Highway 281.

GPS Coordinates: 26.08216500000000, -98.13535899999999

Contact & Resources

Phone: 956-784-7500

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