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Baltimore Bottoms Unit

Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
Lat: 39.22491
Long: -93.62647

The Baltimore Bottom Unit is located in Lafayette County approximately 3 miles west of Waverly, Missouri. The habitat of this unit consists of large open areas gradually reverting to wet prairie and floodplain forest.  Check this google map for more information.   Access road into the Unit brushed open on 9/25/25.  Access road located across the railroad tracks from the northern most parking area in the Baltimore Bend Conservation area.   This road opened to provide better walk in access to the interior of the Unit.   

Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
18500 Brady Lane
Boonville, MO 65233-3126
Get directions
660-631-8652
Andrew_Dreas@fws.gov

Refuge Manager (Law Enforcement): 660-672-2801

Andrew Dreas (Biological Science Technician): 660-537-6842

General Inquiries: 660-672-2806

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