This refuge is located mostly in Coffey County, but a small portion known as the Burgess Marsh extends into Lyon County. Found just north of Hartford off K-130 (the county line), it has a few parking lots and a few short trails. The southern part is a relatively dense woodland area, a pretty reliable location for Pileated Woodpeckers and other mature forest species. The northern portion is a wetlands area that can be good for waders, waterfowl, and shorebirds, depending on current water levels. It is also a pretty nice area for sparrows.

Established in 1966, Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge occupies an area of the broad Neosho River Valley upstream of John Redmond Reservoir. The wetlands that dominate the Refuge are prime resting areas for migratory waterfowl and a paradise for waterfowl observation and hunting.

Depending on the time of year you visit Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge - you may see flooded fields full of waterfowl or moist soil units full of flowering plants and pollinators. The diverse habitat of the Refuge is accessible by numerous roads crossing the Refuge including an auto tour route on the south side of the Neosho River. The Refuge is a major resting and stopping area for migratory waterfowl in the fall and spring and provides amazing opportunities for bird watchers.