San Bernadino/Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge

Directions: In Douglas, take 10th Street E to the 1400 block. Office is adjacent to the Douglas Fire Department building.

Primary Wildlife: Endangered Yaqui topminnow and Yaqui chub. Threatened beautiful shiner.

Habitat: 2,309 acres in San Bernadino, 1,240 acres in Leslie Canyon consisting of desert riparian forest, perennial streams, and ponds, mesquite bosque, and desert grasslands.

Recreation and Education: Hunting, wildlife observation and study, and photography.

Special Note: The Refuge is one of the best birdwatching areas in the nation. Visits to the Refuge require a Special Use Permit, which is available at the Refuge Office. Take plenty of water, a hat, and sun protection.

1408 10th Street
Douglas, AZ 85607
(602) 364-2104




Published: 29 Apr 2002 | Last Updated: 10 May 2011
Details mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication

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