Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Coyote walking on iced-over pond at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge on March 25, 2020
Map showing the location of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
LocationSherburne County, Minnesota
Nearest cityZimmerman, Minnesota
Coordinates45°30′N 93°44′W / 45.500°N 93.733°W / 45.500; -93.733
Area30,700 acres (124 km2)
EstablishedMay 18, 1965
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteSherburne National Wildlife Refuge

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The 30,700-acre (124 km2) refuge protects mixed habitat types including oak savanna, Big Woods, and wetlands. The St. Francis River flows through the eastern side of the park. Over 230 species of birds, 58 species of mammals, and 25 species of reptiles and amphibians have been recorded in the refuge.