Johnston Atoll
Honolulu, HI 96850
Plan Your Visit
Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is not open to the public and entry is only allowed through a Special Use Permit when the activity is approved by the U.S. Air Force and deemed appropriate with purposes to the refuge establishment.
Refuge access is solely managed through the issuance of a Special Use Permit when the activity is deemed compatible and appropriate with the purposes of refuge establishment.
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.
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About
Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most isolated atolls in the world, comprised of four islands located 716 nautical miles southwest of Honolulu. Historically, the atoll played a significant role in U.S. nuclear testing and chemical munition disposal before undergoing extensive clean-up and demolition by 2005. Today, it is part of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument and is managed as a bird refuge under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Air Force. Efforts recently concluded on a successful 11-year project to eradicate invasive yellow crazy ants that were harming local seabird populations.