Recreation

Opportunities for recreation at the Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge include hiking, wildlife observation, bicycling, horseback-riding, fishing, boating and hunting. Hiking is allowed in all areas open to the public. Wildlife observation and photography are encouraged. Please stay out of closed areas to minimize disturbance to plants and animals. Bicycling is allowed only on designated public access routes. It is not allowed on trails or roads closed to public vehicles or horses. Horseback riding is allowed on signed refuge public access routes open to motor vehicles.

Fishing is allowed as per State regulations March 1 through September 30. Bank fishing is permitted in a designated area near Parking Area B, October 1 through February 28/29.

Only non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors are permitted. Gasoline or other internal combustion engines are prohibited. If these types of motors are permanently affixed or built into the boat, they must be temporarily rendered inoperable by removing gas tanks, batteries, etc.

Sport hunting is permitted on the refuge in accordance with all State and Federal regulations. Hunters should consult the Oregon State hunting regulations. Special refuge regulations also apply (Cold Springs NWR Hunting Regulations PDF).