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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Alamo, TX

Nature

Subtropical river forest on the Rio Grande where green jays, plain chachalacas and great kiskadees are easy to find. Walk the trails and the hanging bridge from the visitor center; the refuge’s interior road is closed to private cars.

Nearest town
Alamo, TX
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
26.0784, -98.1349
Editor's pick
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    20 mi from Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
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  • Sandpipers Nudist Resort & RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    22 mi from Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
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  • Camp Loma de VidaCampsite
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All campsites in Texas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated September 30, 2026