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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a broad, quiet prairie sanctuary where bison, deer, and migratory birds roam amid extensive walking and biking trails. Visitors come for peaceful wildlife viewing, photography, and restorative nature walks through mixed grasslands and wetlands. Expect open skies, interpretive exhibits, and well-marked trails—bring layers and binoculars for the best experience.

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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in short

When is the best time to visit Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge?

6550 Gateway Rd,Commerce City, CO 80022.

Right now · 12:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
  2. 2 Rattlesnake Hill · 11 min
6550 Gateway Rd, Commerce City, CO 80022(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+13032890930Websitefws.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 5.4k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

Around here

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunscreen 1 pm–2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunscreenFrom 1 pm