Surrounded by suburban homes and farmlands, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge provides refuge for both wildlife and people. The refuge protects Lake Lowell and over 100 islands in the Snake River to provide oases for resident and migratory wildlife, including spectacular concentrations of Mallards and Canada Geese. The refuge also provides a place for people to slow down, relax and unwind. The visitor center is a great starting point to discover all there is to do at the refuge and to learn more about the refuge and refuge wildlife. With a nearly 9,000-acre lake and more than 10 miles of trails, refuge visitors can easily find an adventure for their experience level. Whether you come to fish, boat or swim in Lake Lowell or to hike, bird, hunt, picnic or just watch a sunset in the nearby uplands, there are many opportunities to connect with nature during your visit. As you visit this wildlife home, slow down to watch wildlife and look for signs of wildlife like tracks, scat, and nests. For more information about visiting the area, see the refuge website, refuge rules and policies, and Lake Lowell water levels. The refuge is open daylight hours only. The visitor center is open 8am to 4pm weekdays and 10am to 4pm Saturdays. Some areas are seasonally closed; please look for signs and review the refuge map. This area is jointly managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Boise Project of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

To reach the refuge visitor center, take Exit 33 off Interstate 84. After exiting the freeway, turn right (west) onto Highway 55/Karcher Road. Follow Karcher Road about 3.5 miles to Lake Avenue. Turn left onto Lake Avenue and drive about 2.5 miles to the intersection with Roosevelt Avenue. Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue. At Indiana Avenue at the top of the hill, turn left into the refuge and follow the road to the visitor center.