Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located about nine miles northeast of Roswell, New Mexico. Go north on Red Bridge Road onto Pine Lodge Road and follow directional signs to the refuge. From Roswell, take U.S. 380 (Second Street) east about three miles to a refuge sign at Red Bridge Road. Or take U.S. 285 (Main Street) north to Pine Lodge Road. From the turnoff, it is about seven miles to refuge headquarters, following directional signs.