Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge in California State

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Full of agricultural activity, with rice, walnut, almond, and prune orchards along the river.

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Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Details

Located in the Sacramento Valley, the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge is full of agricultural activity, with rice, walnut, almond, and prune orchards along the river. 30 properties total 10,353 acres that protect the small amount of remaining Riparian forest woodlands in the Sacramento Valley. 23 of the 30 properties are open to public use where migratory songbirds can be seen and heard while hiking. Hunting is permitted in 21 units and boat access is open at Packer Lake.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

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Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge

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