Maxwell Wildlife Refuge balances conservation, education, and visitor safety

The park is open year round for viewing

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge balances conservation, education, and visitor safety
A picture of the bison at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge in August 2026. (Sarah Newberry/Citizen Journal)

The Maxwell Wildlife Refuge in McPherson County continues to serve as both a conservation area and an educational destination, allowing visitors to observe one of Kansas' most iconic animals while helping preserve one of the nation's purest American bison herds.