Henderson Access Road
Birding Around Las Vegas, Urban Las Vegas Valley
 Galleria Drive approaching HBVP Access Road (view E) |
Description The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve (HBVP) is one of the best places in southern Nevada to watch birds and dragonflies. Marsh and stream-side habitat in the nearby Las Vegas Wash, combined with open ponds and trees in the HBVP, attracts birds of all kinds to water in this otherwise parched land. Desert species, waterbirds, wading birds, migrant songbirds, and shorebirds can be abundant here. Paved (fully accessible except for damaged pavement) and dirt (mostly accessible) walkways run on dikes that divide the area into nine brush-lined ponds. The dikes provide many vantage points, and an elevated platform gives good views over much of the area. Access is free, but it closes early, especially during summer. The address is on Galleria Drive, but that isn't really true. Visitors need to wind their way back through an industrial zone to find the entrance. |
 Galleria Drive at HBVP Access Road (view E) |
Location The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is located on the southeast edge of the Las Vegas Valley, about 20 minutes from downtown, in the town of Henderson. Link to Area Map or Site Map. [google map] From downtown, drive south on Highway 95 for 11.5 miles to Galleria Drive (Table 1, Site 1180). Exit the highway, turn left onto Galleria, and drive east for 1.8 miles (across Boulder Highway) to HBVP Access Road (one block before Moser Drive; Site 1177). Turn left and drive north 300 yards, then turn right and follow the pavement as it winds east and north into the HBVP parking area and the Visitor Center (Site 0450). |
 Galleria Drive at HBVP Access Road (view NE) |
 Sign on light pole (view E) |
 Sign on light pole (view E) |
 Sign on NE corner of Galleria Drive and HBVP Access Road (view NE) |
 Sign on NE corner of Galleria Drive and HBVP Access Road (view NE) |
 Sign on NE corner of Galleria Drive and HBVP Access Road (view NE) |
 HBVP Access Road (view N from Galleria Drive) |
 Stay to the right (view N) |
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 The pavement continues (view E) |
 The pavement continues (view E) |
 Entrance to HBVP parking lot (view E) |
 HBVP parking lot (view E) |
 Visitor Center (view N from parking lot) |
 Visitor Center (view N) |
 Entrance to Visitor Center: everyone signs in (view N) |
Table 1. GPS Coordinates for Highway Locations (NAD27; UTM Zone 11S). Download Highway GPS Waypoints (*.gpx) file.
| Site # | Location | Latitude (°N) | Longitude (°W) | UTM Easting | UTM Northing | Elevation (feet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0450 | Henderson BVP Visitor Center | 36.07513 | 115.00147 | 679967 | 3993930 | 1,621 |
| 1177 | Galleria Dr at BVP Access Rd | 36.07110 | 115.00400 | 679748 | 3993478 | 1,612 |
| 1180 | Hwy 93/95 at Galleria Dr | 36.07157 | 115.03573 | 676890 | 3993471 | 1,709 |
Typical lists produced by HBVP personnel throughout the year:
Happy birding! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 231106
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