Kesterton National Wildlife Refuge
Developed using agricultural runoff from farmlands in Central Valley, the Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge is an artificial wetland habitat.
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Kesterton National Wildlife Refuge Details
Developed using agricultural runoff from farmlands in Central Valley, the Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge is an artificial wetland habitat. The refuge is now part of San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, where visitors can fish for bass and catfish and watch tule elk roam during the Tule Elk Auto Tour Route. In the 26,800-acres of wetlands, riparian forests, native grasslands, and vernal pools, you can find endangered species like the long-horned fairy shrimp and San Joaquin kit fox.
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National WildLife Refuges
Nearby Parks Around Kesterton National Wildlife Refuge
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kesterton National Wildlife Refuge
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2.3 mi away
Great Valley Grasslands State Park
Established in 1982, this state park was created by merging together the former San Luis Island and Fremont Ford State Recreation Area parks.
3.7 mi away
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
A set of canals provide food for thousands of mallard, pintail, green-winged teal, and ring-necked ducks.
7.8 mi away
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
It may not be the most well-known park in California, but this little slice of paradise on the Merced River is a wonderful place to escape into nature.
14.7 mi away
McConnell State Recreation Area
Grab your fishing pole and head to this recreation area. It sits right on the banks of the Merced River and is known for its abundant catfish, black bass, and perch population.
15.1 mi away
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge was set up to bring in wintering waterfowl from nearby farmland to cease crop damage.
