# Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Adams County, CO

A former Army chemical weapons plant turned refuge, now home to bison and eagles.

- Size: 15,926 acres
- Kind: open space
- Opened: 1992
- Run by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Ages 2 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, natural landscape and creek

## Highlights

- Wildlife viewing: Bison on the 11-mile Wildlife Drive
- Fishing: Catch and release, daily fee
- Scenic view: Wildlife Viewing
- Lake/pond: Havana Ponds

## What's here

- Restrooms
- Portable toilet
- Parking lot
- Picnic shelter
- Trash & recycling
- Benches
- Accessible parking
- Bike path: On the 56th Avenue Trail
- Bike parking: Racks for about 12 bikes
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails: Prairie Trail
- Natural area
- Creek: First Creek runs through
- Books & learning

## Getting there

Adams County, CO 80022

Nearest transit: 61st & Peña (rail)

[Official page](https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Rocky_Mountain_Arsenal/)

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![3D model of Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/adams-county-rocky-mountain-arsenal-national-wildlife-refuge-1200.webp)

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