Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
The Kofa National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect desert bighorn sheep, but is also home to a surprisingly large number of water birds (unusual for a desert landscape) thanks to its many waterholes.
Plan Around Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
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Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Details
The Kofa National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect desert bighorn sheep, but is also home to a surprisingly large number of water birds (unusual for a desert landscape) thanks to its many waterholes. Kofa Mountains and Castle Dome Mountains dominate the landscape and are the stomping grounds of desert bighorn sheep. Visitors to the area can see California fan palm on the half-mile Palm Canyon Trail, spend a night at the Kofa or Hoodoo Cabin, or take in a desert view at the Kofa Monument.
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