Things To Do in DEN Airport Area
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
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Things to Know
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a free scenic drive and wildlife viewing area near Denver known for abundant prairie dogs and bison herds, located in the middle of the city with easy pull-off spots for photography.
This is an exceptional free escape that delivers genuine wildlife encounters—bison, prairie dogs, deer, and bald eagles—all accessible from your car with minimal effort and beautiful boardwalks around wetlands.
- ✓Abundance of prairie dogs and bison visible along the scenic one-way drive
- ✓Completely free entry with optional $3 fishing (catch-and-release only)
- ✓Easy pull-off spots to watch and photograph wildlife from your vehicle
- ✓Wooden boardwalks around wetland areas and a dam with binocular stands
- ✓Visitor center with conservation education and black-footed ferret exhibits
- ✓Diverse wildlife including deer, coyotes, birds of prey, and bald eagles
- ⚠Bison sightings aren't guaranteed every visit—some days you may only spot them in the distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge worth it in DEN Airport Area?
This is an exceptional free escape that delivers genuine wildlife encounters—bison, prairie dogs, deer, and bald eagles—all accessible from your car with minimal effort and beautiful boardwalks around wetlands. Known for: free wildlife drive with roaming bison herds.
What do visitors love about Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge?
Abundance of prairie dogs and bison visible along the scenic one-way drive Completely free entry with optional $3 fishing (catch-and-release only) Easy pull-off spots to watch and photograph wildlife from your vehicle Wooden boardwalks around wetland areas and a dam with binocular stands Visitor center with conservation education and black-footed ferret exhibits Diverse wildlife including deer, coyotes, birds of prey, and bald eagles
Is there anything to know before visiting Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge?
Bison sightings aren't guaranteed every visit—some days you may only spot them in the distance
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