Jarvis Island
Honolulu, HI 96850
Plan Your Visit
Jarvis Island National Wildlife Refuge is not open to the public and entry is only allowed through a Special Use Permit when the activity is deemed appropriate with purposes to the refuge establishment.
Other Facilities in the Complex
While Jarvis Island National Wildlife Refuge is not a complex, it does fall within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. The monument incorporates more than 490,000 square miles within its boundaries, which extend 50 nautical miles from Howland and Baker Island, Kingman Reef, and Palmyra Atoll, and out to 200 nautical miles around Jarvis Islands, and Johnston and Wake Atolls.
Featured Species
Get Involved
There are many ways to support your national wildlife refuges. There are non-profit organizations that support wildlife and restoration projects within the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. Volunteer opportunities can also be found at volunteer.gov.
Services
About
Jarvis Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1974 and is part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. Located 1,305 nautical miles south of Honolulu, the refuge protects 429,853 acres of terrestrial and submerged lands, including unique coral reefs supported by nutrient-rich equatorial upwelling. Entry is strictly managed through Special Use Permits and is generally restricted to authorized personnel and researchers due to its remote and fragile nature.