Cheyenne Bottoms Refuge

Aaron J. Loder ROWAN

Cheyenne Bottoms Refuge and surrounding Marshland area encompassing approximately 41,000 Acres of Central Kansas is the largest interior Marshland in the United States. This place nicknamed the "Oasis on the Plains" is the most important stop nearly 85% of all migratory waterfowls a Upland bird game species, and other Shoreline bird species in the United States and 60% of all birds throughout North America. That being said, there still need to be even more protection and more federal grants not just the State/Local or Audobon support but more rallying from the bird watching communities of America. If you've never been here you are truly missing something special I just went a couple days ago the first time ever being in the winter and I thought maybe it wouldn't be a good day for bird spotting but even in January Cheyenne Bottoms Refuge is still mesmerizing. Definitely a 10 out of 10 for everyone you bring. Please do your due diligence of leaving no litter behind. P.S. I highly suggest following up your Cheyenne Bottoms visit by taking the Wetland Birds Scenic byway that takes you SSE from Cheyenne Bottoms in Great Bend area down to the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. Amazingly that place can even rival this one but they are definitely a must-see for you and your family. Enjoy yourselves and take care of each other America. God bless

Julianna Villafuerte

A beautiful place to spend a cool afternoon. There is a lot of wildlife, and the information center has fun things to touch and look at. I could due without the hunting activity present but o'well.

Dan West

Large natural sink filled with water and thousands of birds and migratory birds. Great place for bird watching and hunting. Enjoyed seeing so many different species of birds, from ducks to geese, a pelican, white egrets and sandhill cranes as well as smaller birds. We also saw several deer and a few rabbits. Great place to experience nature and see birds of all different types.

Al Risden

I took an initial visit to Cheyenne Bottoms Refuge a few moths ago and decided to return on my way back from western Kansas . I entered this time from the north west side and took a drive through a single gravel road that seemed to split a water area. There was plenty of bird activity and I was careful to dodge any animals crawling across the road. There were other areas such as the part I initially visited but time was not on my side so I stayed on the single path and headed home. It's a great place to visit and view natural activity.