Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: 287 West Side Rd, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, USA

Phone: +12082673888

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30AM–4PM

Tuesday: 7:30AM–4PM

Wednesday: 7:30AM–4PM

Thursday: 7:30AM–4PM

Friday: 7:30AM–4PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

CHESTER Nelson

Jul 3, 2022

Loved it here. So peaceful

Travis Smith

Nov 2, 2021

Great day trip to go up to the waterfall. Very easy hike and beautiful scenery. Bald eagle’s, deer, cranes and peaceful. Can’t go wrong.

Jacob Hanson

Jun 1, 2021

Absolutely gorgeous! This is a great place to find some amazing views. You don't even have to hike if you don't want to, the drive up the mountain is amazing! Just make sure if you do want to drive UP, you should have an SUV or something similar, its good to have the ground clearance and AWD. I only drove halfway up, but it was still 10/10 views.

Tarabori

Jan 1, 2020

Really peaceful little walk by then river. Good place for kids and adults. You can walk back into the woods further if you like, or just a little up hill on the path so you can see the waterfall. Definitely reccomend anyone in the area to stop.

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Questions & Answers

Can I bring my dog

Danny Wanamaker | Aug 17, 2019
Linda Endow Hall | Aug 17, 2019

Yes, as long as you maintain your dog on leash. The hike along the upper dike is short, though quite relaxing, but the road around the refuge is a lot longer hike.

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What is the hiking like this first week of March 2022? We are from outside the BF area, wondering what the snow/ice/mud is like for the upcoming wkend of March 4.

Ellen Shaw | Mar 19, 2022
me me | Mar 19, 2022

Will be a ugly mess for sure. It's been raining all week, still alot of snow, and this means mud and slush.

Are there picnic tables at the wildlife refuge?

Sandra Deutchman | Aug 16, 2021
Emmet Melior | Aug 16, 2021

Yes, there is a small area with a few picnic tables, by a creek.

How hard from 1 to 10 is the hiking trail?

Guy on Internet | Aug 17, 2019
Patricia Taimi | Jun 17, 2022

Are there any up coming classes

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How is the duck hunting at the refuge this time of year? How crowded is it i.e., will i find a blind if i dont show up at like 4AM?

Jason Thomas | Aug 17, 2019
Bob D | Aug 17, 2019

I think the hunting would be pretty good I was just deer hunting on it a little over a week ago and a lot of birds flying. You should be able to find a blind. Lots of birds!@

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Hello! I am not sure if this team does animal care, but I have a question We found a young bird today whose mum was killed by a cat and my grandmother brought it in to care for. What would the best course of action be? Thank you! :)

KneeGremlin | Aug 17, 2018
Mat Brown | Aug 17, 2018

I do not believe the wildlife refuge does that kind of animal care. I would try contacting a local veterinarian and see if they are aware of any local bird rescues.

I’m visiting Sandpoint now thru Dec 30. I’d like to see a moose and/or elk. Is the reserve open now and any recommendations on where to go?

william Hartline | Aug 17, 2018
Ray Spencer | Aug 17, 2018

Yes, it's open...but I would have four wheel drive...just in case...

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Auto tour hours?

Terry Brown | Aug 17, 2018
Jon Meissner | Aug 17, 2018

All day, closes at dusk.

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