Discover the Serenity of Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from downtown Oklahoma City, start by heading north on Broadway Avenue. After about 1.5 miles, merge onto I-44 North. Continue on I-44 North for approximately 4 miles until you reach the exit for I-235 North. Take the exit and continue on I-235 North for about 5 miles. Then, take the exit for US-77 North/Western Avenue and turn right at the traffic light onto Western Avenue. Follow Western Avenue for about 5 miles, then turn left onto NW 50th Street. Continue on NW 50th Street until you reach Stinchcomb Ave. Turn right onto Stinchcomb Ave, and the refuge entrance will be on your left. Parking is available at the entrance.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge using public transportation, start by taking the Oklahoma City EMBARK bus route 11 from downtown Oklahoma City. The bus will take you north along Broadway Avenue. You will need to transfer at the Northside Transit Center to route 18, which will take you closer to the refuge. Disembark at the NW 50th Street and Stinchcomb Avenue stop. From there, it is about a 10-minute walk to the entrance of the refuge. Note that the bus fare is $1.50 for a single ride, and exact change is required.

• Rideshare

  For a more direct option, consider using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. From any location in Central Oklahoma, simply input 'Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge' or the address '5100 N Stinchcomb Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73132' into the app. The cost will vary depending on your starting point but expect to pay between $15 to $30 for a ride from downtown Oklahoma City. Confirm the estimated fare in the app before you request a ride.