The refuge is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Since this is a remote area, there…read moreis no visitor center nor rangers as one sees in other refuges or national parks and recreation areas. Instead, it is "staffed" by volunteers for US Fish and Wildlife. The area once had a number of resorts because of the warm spring waters. At one time, much of the area was owned by Howard Hughes. Supposedly he bought the land after seeing it from a plane flying over the area. This is home to a wonderful display about the endangered Moapa dace, a small fish with two fins on the bottom of the stomach. There is an area where there is warm spring water from above that flows through a specially constructed exhibit that allows the fish to live in the stream but also allows visitors to see the fish through the glass. After seeing the two dace that were in the one section (pointed out to us by one of the volunteers), we started a walk around the refuge. It is enjoyable to see how creatively they used the terrain to create this refuge and to protect the dace. We did not hike to the viewpoint at the top of the hill, but saved that for another visit when the need to visit a riparian area beckons us. This is out of the way for most people to bother with, but it's a super way to leave Las Vegas and enjoy the rural setting and the water.

The refuge is a very quiet and peaceful place, seemingly away from the hustle and bustle of Las…read moreVegas and any loud noises or crowds of people. It is not open in the summer months past May (I can see why as that area gets hot!). It is much smaller than other refuges located within a few hours of Vegas, but still nice to visit. I recommend bringing a lunch and sitting on top of the hill and taking in the nice views from there. One draw of this refuge is the moapa dace, a fish on the brink of extinction and unique to this area. There is a viewing water tank where you can see these in their natural habitat and it is so fascinating and neat to see! There are restrooms here and volunteer rangers; the rangers we saw were both very nice and informative. Great escape from the city for an afternoon!

A truly amazing park. Peaceful and clean. A new place for me to be in my own mind, looking for…read moredreams and walking on clouds. A moment in time to reflect on a path to come or go.

Ate at both restaurants, the Americana and the French restaurant. Will be back again. Good tasting…read morefood. Excellent escargot.

It's a great place to understand how the birds migrate and what it takes to manage the wildlife…read morerefuge

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place. Wonderful lake, teeming with wildlife, bats, herons,…read morevarious birds.. quiet and dark at night. All of the camping spots are spacious, well laid out and with amazing lake views. The team here are very friendly and helpful. There's a perimeter path around the lake with benches every so often, so you can go for a walk or a cycle, or bird watching all around. There are also available restrooms sprinkled around the 'road side' of the lake. Highly recommend if you enjoy peace and quiet and being 'out in nature' - I certainly intend to return!

What a great spot for a picnic and to take nature in!…read more Must be able to off-road to get here as parts of the road are unpaved and a bit uneven. Once you get to the wash it's absolutely gorgeous and so peaceful! We saw lots of birds and even a baby donkey. A great place to escape the hustle and bustle and relax.

Great spot for fishing and kayaking. REALLY bothers me how many people le as be e their trash…read morebehind. Some areas the ground was on a slope but were made it work. During spring break this area gets packed so get out early or camp.

This is a beautiful Park in Boulder City NV, and has a variety of activities to do. There's…read morebasketball courts, a baseball field, a tennis court, two ponds to fish, a playground and seasonal splash pad for the kids, and a skatepark. Really loved walking our small dog on the paved walking path around the ponds, too. This park is very much dog friendly and even has it's own dog park as well. The restroom was shockingly clean for a park bathroom, might I add. The park is well kept, with plenty of parking, and shaded areas with pine trees and other large trees. They have a few picnic areas that have barbecue grills too. Very pleasant experience at this park and our family looks forward to returning to this gem.

There are benches everywhere to rest and enjoy the peaceful beautiful park…read more There's a designated area for dogs who look like they are thoroughly enjoying themselves. Love listening to the children playing at the playground and splash pad. It's very well thought out area that is well taken care of.

Very nice area for hunting waterfowl in southern Nevada. There are ponds, sloughs, and bulrushes,…read moreand fields. Parking is fairly close to the blinds which are well taken care of. Managed by NDOW and they do a great job.

Finally after passing the Overton Wildlife Management Area (abbreviated OWMA) a handful of years…read moreand exploring the landscape on Google Maps, this past Saturday I set my feet here, on a hiking adventure that lead me through the beautiful open spaces of the southernmost reaches of the Moapa Valley. OWMA encompass 17,665 acres of a desert riparian habitat where the town of Overton merges with the breathtaking landscapes of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Valley of Fire State Park. This is a popular spot for viewing wildlife, hiking, horseback riding, hiking, and hunting. When talking wildlife, OWMA is rich in wildlife. According to their website there are 265 species of birds seen here, 47 species of mammals, 22 species of fish, and 28 species of reptiles and amphibians. When it comes to wildlife there are many that come here to shoot them with cameras then others who come here to shoot them with guns. It is important to keep in mind that hunting season is September 1 to the middle of February. It is recommended that you call (702)-397-2142 to ask if it open the day that you plan to visit. Essentially, OWMA is a Spring hiking park. From this point forward, I will discuss my first hand experience here. It was part 3 of an all day adventure that started with a cruise on the North Shore Drive followed by the Lost City Museum. It tied in with the Lost City Museum because it is a part of the area it focused on where it ties in with the North Shore Drive in Lake Mead National Recreation Area because the Muddy River that flows through OWMA area discharges into Lake Mead. From Route 169, I pulled into a dirt road that ended at a parking area by a kiosk. On the way I passed a couple camping sites. From there I opened a gate before exploring the southern portion of OWMA. The hiking trail was a dirt road that reached out as far as the eye can see. Bordering it were forests of mesquite interspersed with cottonwoods and riparian plants. To avoid the Yelp character limit, I will get to the point of saying that the highlight of the hike were the fields the dirt road overlooked. The circular dirt road connected to additional dirt roads bordering the fields. The fields resembled life and death. Both Pintail & Wilson Ponds were dried pond peds. Nearby green fields adorned a landscape bordered by the mountains of Valley of Fire & Virgin Range in addition to a mesa. Interestingly the green fields represented part of the 160 acres used for farming. It was a surprise to see cattle on the land. It was another surprise to see how tiny the Muddy River was when I explored a spur trail. As I explored the OWMA, I was amazed by how different it was from the Mars landscape of Valley of Fire and North Shore Drive outside it. This reminded me more of hiking in a Florida Prairie than Mars. To put it simply, I was just amazed. I plan to return to OWMA next Spring. This time, I will skip the Lost City Museum and spend even more time here. When I return, I will be reaching it by ways of the North Shore Drive ($20 for 7 days or $40 annual pass). The sixty miles along the park road extended my adventure to and from Las Vegas.

It is absolutely so peaceful, just sitting there, looking at the water and the ducks. My daughter…read moregot married on the other side where they're in the little circle and right behind them with the water and there was ducks the day they got married. It was on March 14 this year absolutely gorgeous.

Great area to walk around when weather is good. Not sure if visitors come often, but if you're…read morechecking out neighborhoods in Las Vegas, Desert Shores have the lakes. People eat a lot of great foods visiting Las Vegas. I think walking around away from The Strip helps. Las Vegas does have plenty of local parks and playgrounds that tourists rarely check out. Not huge, but there's three parts of the lakes to it when driving on W Breakwater Drive in the middle. Plenty of off street parking. I usually park by the second or middle lake and then walk around from one end to another. To be exact, there are four lakes with public access: Lake Sarah, Lake Jacqueline, Lake Maddison, and Lake Lindsay. I heard there's Lake Sahara too, but that's only for residential access. Feels safe and clean. Not much to see other than houses, ducks, and birds. Very relaxing. The bike lanes were wide enough for bikes as well as people to walk on if there are no sidewalks in some of the spots. Surprisingly, there are a few nice restaurants in the middle part/section where you'll see lots of two story office buildings in a plaza. Good spots for photography and there are security guards onsite riding around in some areas too. Not many people come here unless they know residents in the area. Lakes are not gated, which makes walking a great option all around here. Definitely check it out even as a tourist. Maybe you can capture a few great photos on a good day too. It's beautiful out there if you really take the time to walk around and take a look. Nice neighborhood. Quiet and calm. Retail shops not far out onto the major streets.

Beautiful area. You can walk down right by the water for a while too and see lots of ducks and…read moremaybe some fish in the water too if you are lucky. I have never been in the resort as its closed when I have been here so not sure about that part. I hear there is a nice restaurant there too. There is a little market and gas station nearby (not sure the hours or season its open). But the nature around it is gorgeous. Rent a boat and get out on the water. It's so nice.

OMG the most fun we have had in a long time. We rented a houseboat and just loved it, we cant wait…read moreto do it again.