Basically help yourself at the brochure rack and you're done. The front desk was unmanned at the time, and despite hearing voices in the back offices, our visit was never acknowledged by anyone. We walked in expecting an interpretation area, wildlife pictures, educational displays, etc. They are housed in a beautiful building, nicely landscaped, clean restrooms. My only disappointment was with the main headquarters.
The beauty, serenity, and vastness of the 9,000 acre refuge made the drive well worth it. But even with our bad timing, we still saw many species of birds, cranes, and turtles. Suggest planning your visit in the early morning or evening when the deer and other wildlife are more active. Unfortunately, we found ourselves at the refuge in the early afternoon of a hot spring day, certainly not the best time for wildlife viewing as most are seeking shelter from the heat. We were intrigued by the beauty of the Shiawassee River with its wide body flowing so gently. Many times you are driving atop the flood control dikes making for beautiful views of the surrounding area for miles around. The gravel route is well marked and offers plenty of opportunities to pull over and enjoy nature up close. Throughout the 6.5 mile trip we only saw 4 other vehicles which allowed for a nice leisurely drive. A short drive through rich farmland and you arrive at the refuge entrance. We stopped at the park's headquarters located at the address listed on this site and obtained a map and other brochures pertaining to the park. My 3 teenagers and I visited on a Tuesday afternoon as part of a day trip to Saginaw. This time I decided to try the newer option which allows you to drive through on a prescribed route and view parts of the refuge I'd never seen before. I grew up with the SNWR a short distance from home so I've taken several walks and bike rides inside the refuge.
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