Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
ShermanGrayson County CountyNorth Texas
Explore Lake Texoma shoreline, wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, wildlife drives, trails, and major wintering habitat for geese, ducks, shorebirds, and other North Texas wildlife.
Best for
auto tour, birding, boating
Location
Sherman, North Texas
Family friendly
Yes
Admission
No standard fee listed
About Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is a natural area in Sherman, Grayson County County, North Texas. Explore Lake Texoma shoreline, wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, wildlife drives, trails, and major wintering habitat for geese, ducks, shorebirds, and other North Texas wildlife. Visitors commonly come for auto tour, birding, boating, environmental education, and fishing. Listed facilities include boat ramp, fishing access, observation areas, parking, and restrooms.
Explore Lake Texoma shoreline, wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, wildlife drives, trails, and major wintering habitat for geese, ducks, shorebirds, and other North Texas wildlife. Public-use areas follow posted refuge hours. Roads, trails, boating access, fishing areas, and hunting units may be seasonally restricted or temporarily closed because of weather and habitat-management work. Confirm current hours, road and trail conditions, weather closures, hunting seasons, permits, and refuge-specific regulations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before traveling.
Things to do at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
Use these activities to plan your visit or discover more Texas destinations offering the same experience.
History and significance
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is included in the Explore Texas directory for its natural, recreational, or cultural significance. The detailed description above summarizes the available historical and place context from the destination’s published source.
Visitor details
- collection
National Wildlife Refuges in Texas
- ownership
Federal
- managingOrganization
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- parentUnit
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
- designation
National Wildlife Refuge
- publicAccess
- accessNotes
Public-use areas follow posted refuge hours. Roads, trails, boating access, fishing areas, and hunting units may be seasonally restricted or temporarily closed because of weather and habitat-management work.
- hikingDiscovery
- isHikingDestination
- accessScope
Use designated public trails and visitor-use areas
- verifyCurrentConditions
- lastReviewed
2026-07-26
Amenities and facilities
Plan your visit
Build your itinerary around auto tour, birding, boating, and environmental education. Available facilities may include boat ramp, fishing access, observation areas, and parking. Travelers bringing pets should verify whether animals are permitted and which areas may be restricted. Visitors with accessibility needs should contact the destination for current information about trails, buildings, parking, and services.
Conditions, closures, reservations, fees, and operating hours can change. Confirm the latest information with the official destination before traveling, especially for overnight stays, water activities, guided access, or remote areas.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge?
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is located in Sherman, Grayson County County, North Texas. Use the map on this page and verify directions with the official destination before departure.
What can you do at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge?
Popular listed activities include auto tour, birding, boating, environmental education, fishing, and hiking. Availability may vary by season, weather, water level, closures, or reservation requirements.
What amenities are available at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge?
Listed amenities include boat ramp, fishing access, observation areas, parking, restrooms, and trails. Confirm current availability, accessibility, and operating status before traveling.
Does Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge charge an admission fee?
No standard admission fee is listed in this directory, but parking, camping, tours, permits, or special activities may still have charges.
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