Mingo Wildlife Refuge in Puxico, MO

Hiking, camping and fishing in 21,000 protected acres

"Hiking, camping and fishing in 21,000 protected acres "

Mingo Wildlife Refuge

About Mingo Wildlife Refuge

When the last of the glaciers retreated over one million years ago, the mighty Mississippi River carved its way through the area we call Mingo National Wildlife Refuge. Although the primary purpose of the over 21,000 acres is to provide food and shelter for migratory waterfowl, the refuge is open for hiking, canoeing, fishing and nature study. The refuge is the only large tract of bottomland forest left in the bootheel of Missouri. The Mingo swamp was formed about 18,000 years ago when the Mississippi River shifted to the east, leaving a dense swamp to form in its abandoned channel.

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Contact Information

Address:
24279 State Highway 51
Puxico, MO
63960

Hours of Operation:

Where is Mingo Wildlife Refuge

Puxico