Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Colusa, California
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39°11'17.8"N 122°2'42.5"W Maps | Directions |
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Colusa National Wildlife Refuge is one of five refuges in the Sacramento Refuge Complex located in the Sacramento Valley of north-central California. The refuge is about 70 miles north of the metropolitan area of Sacramento. The 4,507-acre refuge primarily consists of intensively managed wetland impoundments, with some grassland and riparian habitat. The Sacramento Valley is one of the most important wintering areas for waterfowl in North America. Colusa Refuge typically supports wintering populations of more than 200,000 ducks and 50,000 geese.
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Colusa, California
- Head east on Market St toward 6th St (20 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto 6th St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Oak St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto State Hwy 20 W/10th StContinue to follow State Hwy 20 W(2.0 mi)
- Turn left onto O Hair Rd (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto Auto Tour RouteDestination will be on the right(262 ft)
For the wildlife viewing area: from Colusa, drive one-half mile west on Highway 20 to the Refuge entrance. From Williams, exit Interstate 5 on exit 578 for Highway 20 Clear Lake/Colusa turn east. Travel approximately six miles on Highway 20 to graveled Ohair Road.
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