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Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

Coastal refuge with salt-pond views, grasslands, and walking trails.

Washington County Grid FN41di

POTA GPS coordinates

41.3682, -71.6716

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Aerial view of the beach, salt pond, and wetlands around Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge.
Photo: Greg Thompson/USFWSPublic Domain (USFWS media record)
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Map

US-0515 mapped area
The highlighted mapped area is the local map geometry for Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. A dashed line marks another reference when it uses the same mapped source features. Text details and source links follow the map.

Wildlife refuge · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Plan your visit

Park website ↗

POTA GPS coordinates

41.3682, -71.6716

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Orange recommended

During hunting seasons: September through January, and April through May in the Barrier Beach and Lewis Tract units.

The refuge recommends blaze orange for visitors during hunting season. No minimum area is specified.

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Hours & seasons
Trails are open sunrise to sunset. Kettle Pond Visitor Center is open daily, 10 am to 4 pm.
Getting there & parking
Choose the Kettle Pond headquarters or a Salt Pond trail entrance; they are separate parts of the refuge.
Pets
Leashed dogs are allowed on Kettle Pond Visitor Center trails except Toupoysett Pond Trail. Pets are not allowed on the other refuge trails.

Before setting up

  • Stay on designated trails and avoid disturbing vegetation.
  • Salt Pond trails close to general visitors during special deer hunts; check current refuge notices before visiting.
  • Connecting trails enter Burlingame State Park and Management Area, where different orange rules apply.

Park details can change. Check the park website and posted signs before you go.

Map facts

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Mapped area
Map source
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System Boundaries
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