Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: 66600 Cibola Lake Rd, Cibola, AZ 85328, USA

Phone: +19288573253

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–8PM

Monday: 6AM–8PM

Tuesday: 6AM–8PM

Wednesday: 6AM–8PM

Thursday: 6AM–8PM

Friday: 6AM–8PM

Saturday: 6AM–8PM

Reviews

Thomas Hudson

Feb 14, 2022

A spectacular spot for migratory birds during January and February. If you are going through Blythe, head South and check it out. You might see Snow Geese, Canada Geese, Burrowing Owls, Cranes and more. Worth a visit.

Seth

Mar 6, 2021

Good fishing, lots of waterfowl, and some gold up in the hills. I think I smelled a skunk in the area, lol. There are lots of free camp spots on the river with shade for your coach, camper or tent.

Teresa Smith

Feb 20, 2020

Loved it. Really enjoyed talking with the lady working there, great to see someone enjoying their job. Saw hundreds of Sandhill cranes! Displays in the visitor center well done.

funxgoodx

Jan 4, 2019

Great quiet area with a few roads on the CA side and AZ side to get around easily. There is a pay camp area with restrooms, little grass park, and maybe showers. We decided to dry camp in a nice private area along the river. Not one car has driven down our dirt road all day. Tons of coyotes at night, temperatures are REALLY cold so bring proper gear if tent camping. Not much for firewood around unless resourceful. Would definitely stay again.

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Questions & Answers

Any RV camping close to the Refuse?

Dino Rores | Sep 7, 2018
Kay | Sep 7, 2018

So we've had a house in Palo Verde (about 5 mins away) for over 20 years now and our family goes out as much as possible. They've actually just added some new rv and picnic benches right over on the Az side. The gas station in Palo Verde used to be called Wheelies before they got bought out after the old owner passed away, but they still have the same employees and they can tell you just about everything from Blythe to Glamis.

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what are junior hunt dates on refuge hunt areas

Troy McCallum | Dec 10, 2021
Richard Quesnel | Dec 10, 2021

I think that it's this weekend.

Can I camp along the river at this location

Jessie Lopez | Sep 6, 2020
Daniel Contreras | Sep 6, 2020

Yes

Where is the closet hotel to stay at and be able to drive to the refuge?

Lindsey Bigbey | Sep 6, 2020
James Smith | Sep 6, 2020

In Blythe California

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Are the winter hours posted (8:00 AM to 4:30PM) just for the visitor center and facilities or access to the entire refuge? I'm hoping to be able to photograph at sunrise & sunset.

Michael Patterson | Sep 6, 2020
Goober Robbins | Sep 6, 2020

I was just there a couple weeks ago before sunrise and the gate to the entire refuge was open.

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Hi, is the best bait, live night crawlers?

Katherine Kay | Sep 6, 2020
D Henry | Sep 6, 2020

I'm sure those would work great, krawdads as well.. I used a 3 inch swim bait with and under spinner caught allot of small mouth on it

Is there hiking at the preserve

Sandy Brandt | Sep 7, 2019
Mark Ackerman | Sep 7, 2019

Yes. Our Nature Trail along the waterfowl ponds have recently been upgraded and offer excellent bird viewing opportunities. There is also the adjacent BLM land with miles of trails to explore.

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Is Cibola affected by the government shutdown?

Dee Long | Sep 7, 2019
Mark Ackerman | Sep 7, 2019

Cibola is open to public access, however the visitor center and public bathrooms are closed. Plenty of birds to see, along with large herds of mule deer and the occasional coyote.

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