Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge
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LocationOxford County, Maine
Coos County, New Hampshire
United States
Nearest cityErrol, New Hampshire
Coordinates44°47′30″N 71°05′00″W / 44.79167°N 71.08333°W / 44.79167; -71.08333
Area25,650 acres (103.8 km2)
Established1992
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteUmbagog National Wildlife Refuge

Located in Coos County, New Hampshire, and Oxford County, Maine, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge is a northern treasure in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The diversity of exceptional habitats provides excellent breeding and foraging areas for migratory birds, endangered species, resident wildlife, and rare plants. The refuge protects over 25,650 acres (103.8 km2) of wetland and forested upland habitat along Umbagog Lake. About 70% of its area is in New Hampshire and 30% in Maine.