Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District is a management office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It was established in 1963 when the Service began acquiring critical migratory waterfowl habitat in southeastern Nebraska. Today, 63 individual Waterfowl Production Areas have been purchased, most of them with Fede
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
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- Contact 308-263-3000 · rainwater@fws.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you fish at Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Depends Is hunting allowed?
Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Often restricted to protect wildlife — many refuges limit or prohibit pets. Check this refuge before you go.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Wildlife Refuge land.
Nearby sites
Ammodramus / CC0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Harlan County Lake
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
Harry Strunk Lake (Medicine Creek State Park Recreation Area)
CheckReclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.