# Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge

Jefferson County, CO

A refuge since 2007 on land where a plant once made nuclear weapons parts.

- Size: 5,378 acres
- Kind: open space
- Opened: 2007
- Run by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Ages 2 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, rugged terrain and natural landscape

## Highlights

- Lake/pond: Francis Smart Reservoir
- Creek: South Boulder Diversion Canal runs through
- Hiking trails: Rocky Mountain Greenway Trailc
- Wildlife viewing

## What's here

- Restrooms
- Parking lot
- Benches
- Bike path: On the Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Natural area

## Getting there

Jefferson County, CO 80007

Nearest transit: CO 93 & Mile Post 9 (bus), Hwy 93 & Milepost 9 (bus) and CO 93 & Mile Post 11 (bus)

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

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/jefferson-county-rocky-flats-national-wildlife-refuge

![3D model of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/jefferson-county-rocky-flats-national-wildlife-refuge-1200.webp)

Illustrative diorama, not a photograph or a source of feature evidence.