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Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

Seymour, Indiana

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Illustration of the bottomland forest and moist soil unit and shallow lake at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge · South · 60 mi away

Bottomland forest and shallow moist-soil units managed for migrating waterbirds.

Bottomland forestMoist soil unitShallow lake
DirectionsLog a find
Map

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38.9500, -85.7800

38.9500, -85.7800 · pinch or scroll to zoomDirections
Plan your visit
HoursSunrise to sunset · open now
FeeFree
Best seasonsMarch and November migration peaks
ParkingVisitor center lot
EntrancesUS-50 main entrance
RestroomsYes
PetsLeashed pets welcome
AccessibilityAccessible observation deck, Auto tour viewable from vehicle
AmenitiesVisitor center, Auto tour route, Observation deck
Official infoWebsite
Trails
EasyWood Duck Trail · 1.1 mi
EasyRichart Lake Loop · 2.5 mi
Likely to see hereGuide
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
Painted Turtle
Painted Turtle
American Bullfrog
American Bullfrog
Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle
Common Snapping Turtle
Common Snapping Turtle
Barred Owl
Barred Owl
Challenges here

Wetlands mini-lesson and five observations

Read the wetland lesson, then log five wetland species or habitat notes.

Spring migration: eight bird species

A time-limited challenge that follows the wave north through Indiana.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

22 MB · available offline

Safety and etiquette
Report a problem hereTrail damage, trash, broken signs, invasive species

Seasonal closures protect nesting and roosting birds.

Mosquitoes are heavy June through August.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Reviewed May 2026