Visiting Kirwin

Enjoying Your Visit

Activities such as fishing, hunting, wildlife observation, photography, hiking, bicycling, and camping can be enjoyed at Kirwin NWR. Fishing for walleye, largemouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish, and other species is permitted in the reservoir, the North Fork of the Solomon River, and Bow Creek.

An auto tour route takes you through a variety of Refuge habitats and provides the best opportunities for viewing and photographing wildlife. Hiking is permitted throughout the Refuge and on designated trails, providing a closer look at the Refuge. Bicyclists may ride on any roads open to vehicle travel. Camping is permitted only in designated campgrounds. Staff at the Refuge Visitor Center are available to answer questions or provide further information.

How to Find Kirwin NWR

The entrance to Kirwin NWR is located on State Highway 9, six miles east of Glade, Kansas. Visitors approaching from the south must turn north onto Highway 183 at Hays, Kansas and travel 60 miles to Glade. Those approaching from the north can reach Glade by driving 5 miles south of Phillipsburg on Highway 183.

After reaching Glade from north or south, turn east onto Highway 9 and travel 6 miles to the Refuge entrance. Upon reaching the Refuge entrance, visitors must turn south and drive one mile via country road to Headquarters. Office hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact:

Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge
R.R. 1, Box 103
Kirwin, Kansas 67644

(785) 543-6673
r6rw_krw@fws.gov