Tour Schedule

Tour Schedule - Public Interpretive Programs

All tours will begin at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center location is noted on the Refuge map which is available online or may obtained from one of the dispensers located at each of the five entrances to the Refuge. The tours are conducted by members of the Association of the Friends of the Wichitas.

These programs are intended for individuals and family groups. Reservations are limited to one family (up to six individuals) per telephone call. Children must be at least eight years old. Restrooms are not available on the tours. Wheelchair access is available if requested at the time of reservation. Refuge tours are dependent upon wildlife and weather conditions. Tours may be cancelled or modified if adverse conditions exist.

Program dates are tentative as of 3/16/2024. Cancelled tours will not be rescheduled.

Reservations are required. Reservations will be retained until 10 minutes before each scheduled program’s start time. After that time, stand-bys will be accepted. If the bus seating is filled after accepting stand-bys, late arrivals with reservations will not be able to participate in the program. For reservations call (580) 429-3222, option 0, weekdays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, starting on the reservation date indicated. For additional information visit:  www.fws.gov/refuge/Wichita_Mountains/

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Reservations are still to be determined for 2024 - For reservations call (580) 429-3222, option 0, weekdays from 9 am to 5:00 pm, starting on the reservation dates indicated.

The 2024 Tour Calendar

All Public Interpretive Tours leave from the Visitor Center (located at Highways 49 & 115). Reservations required, call (580) 429-3222, then choose option 0.

Tour ScheduleReservationsDepartNotes
Historical Sites TourSaturdays 9:00AM
March 16, 23
March 11Visitor Center Easy Walk
Geology Hike

Saturdays 9:00AM
April 6, 20, 27
April 1Visitor CenterModerate hike
Wildflower Walk

Saturdays - 12:30PM
May 18, 25
May 6Visitor CenterBus tour & Moderate Hike
Wildlife Tour

Saturdays - 5:30PM
June 15, *22, 23, 29
*June 22 Tour ONLY - 6:30AM
June 10Visitor CenterBus Tour
Bugling Elk Tour


Saturdays & Sundays

September Tours - 5:30PM
Sept. 14, 15, *21, 22, 28
*Sept. 21 Tour ONLY - 6:30AM

October Tours - 5:00PM
Oct. 5, *6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26
*Oct. 6 Tour ONLY: 6:30AM
September 9Visitor CenterBus Tour
Fall Foliage Walk

Saturdays - 10AM
Nov. 16, 23
November 11Visitor CenterBus Tour & Moderate Hike