Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge near Bonners Ferry offers wildlife observation and walking routes through wetlands, meadows and forest.
Plan your visit
287 Westside Rd, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Outdoor areas: daylight; office access depends on staffing
- Parking
- Visitor parking near headquarters; follow current refuge signs
- Restrooms
- Public restrooms near headquarters
- Access
- Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
- Setting
- Both
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🐦 Birdwatching
- 🥾 Walking routes
- 📷 Wildlife photography
- 🧺 Headquarters picnic area
💡 Good to Know
- The auto-tour route has reopened to motor vehicles, walkers and cyclists seven days a week during daylight, as conditions allow. Vehicles must pull up to the new automatic exit gate for it to open.
- Ask headquarters for current directions and an accurate trail map. Camping, swimming and overnight parking are prohibited; respect closed areas and wildlife.
Official information · Refuge visitor information
Listing review date: 2026-10-15