D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge
D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States located north of West Monroe, Louisiana. It is in Ouachita and Union Parishes on either side of Bayou D'Arbonne near its confluence with the Ouachita River. It lies on the western edge of the Mississippi River alluvial valley. It was established in 1975 to protect bottomland hardwoods and provide wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl. D'Arbonne is one of four refuges managed in the North Louisiana Refuges Complex.
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| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | Louisiana |
| Size | 17,670 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| FWS region | Region 4 |
| Center point | 32.6199, -92.2135 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 26) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 1 is within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Most refuges do not allow overnight camping. The campgrounds listed are outside the refuge.
Fire nearby
- WildfireAshley 221
39 mi from the center point · 186 acres
- WildfireAshley 224
40 mi from the center point · 68 acres
- WildfireWhitlow Junction
43 mi from the center point · 360 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 4.5 miKey--Mize House ↗West Monroe, LA
- 4.5 miNeville High School ↗Monroe, LA
- 5.4 miMasur House ↗Monroe, LA
- 5.8 mi
- 5.8 miSt. James United Methodist Church ↗Monroe, LA
- 5.9 miGrayson House ↗Monroe, LA
- 5.9 miMiller--Roy Building ↗Monroe, LA
- 5.9 miMilner Motors ↗Monroe, LA
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge?
17,670 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What state is D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge in?
Louisiana.
Source: How states are assigned
Can I camp at D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Sterlington Recreation Area, 7.4 miles out. 1 in all are within ten miles. Most refuges do not allow camping inside the refuge, so the campgrounds listed are outside it.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge?
A point inside the boundary is at 32.620, -92.213. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Is there a fire near D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge right now?
3 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Ashley 221 at 39 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 26 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge?
30 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Key--Mize House and Neville High School.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundary layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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