Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
Meridian, California
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39°5'3.4"N 121°45'27.7"W Maps | Directions |
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Sutter National Wildlife Refuge, the southern-most refuge in the Sacramento Refuge Complex, is located in the Sacramento Valley of California, about 50 miles north of the metropolitan area of Sacramento. The refuge consists of about 2,600 acres, consisting primarily of wetland impoundments with some riparian and grassland habitat.
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 Meridian, California
- Head east on Central St toward 4th St (377 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 4th St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto State Hwy 20 E (3.6 mi)
- Turn right onto S Tarke Rd (2.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Moroni Rd (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto McGarth Rd (1.7 mi)
- Merge onto Progress Rd (2.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Oswald Rd (2.4 mi)
- Keep left (0.8 mi)
From Yuba City, travel south on Highway 99E approximately 6 miles to Oswald Road. Turn west and proceed 5.5 miles to Schlag Road. Travel north on Schlag Road for about 1/8 of a mile, turn west onto Hughes Road, which bisects the refuge.
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