San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
A set of canals provide food for thousands of mallard, pintail, green-winged teal, and ring-necked ducks.
Plan Around San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
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San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Details
A winter area for migratory waterfowl on the Pacific Flyway, the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge is in the Bear Creek, Salt Slough, and San Joaquin River floodplain of central California. Channels and oxbows lined with trees, wetlands, and grasslands make up the landscape. A set of canals provide food for thousands of mallard, pintail, green-winged teal, and ring-necked ducks. Visitors of all ages can view wildlife year-round through opportunities like three auto-tour routes, eight nature trails, fishing, and waterfowl hunting.
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National WildLife Refuges
Nearby Parks Around San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
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Nearby Points of Interest Around San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
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3.2 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
Kesterton National Wildlife Refuge
Developed using agricultural runoff from farmlands in Central Valley, the Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge is an artificial wetland habitat.
10.8 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.
11.5 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.
13.7 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.
