Merced National Wildlife Refuge
7430 W. Sandy Mush Road (Do not use for mailing)
Merced, CA 95340

San Luis NWR Complex Headquarters and Visitor Center
7376 S. Wolfsen Road (Do not use for mailing)
Los Banos, CA 93635

Mailing Address
San Luis NWR Complex
P.O. Box 2176
Los Banos, CA 93635

Phone: 209/826-3508
Fax: 209/826-1445

Driving Directions

Hours
Refuge auto tour route and nature trails are open daily from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

Tips to keep in mind during your visit: 

• Bring binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras to enhance your visit
• Visit the Refuge with a friend to share the experience
• Attend a group program or tour
• Contact the Complex for information and recent wildlife sightings
• Respect other refuge visitors’ viewing opportunities
• Minimize disturbance to wildlife
• No collecting of plants, plant parts, or mushrooms
• No feeding wildlife
• Remain in vehicles on auto tour routes for optimal viewing
• No bicycles on nature trails or auto tour routes
• No horseback riding
• Pets must be on a leash on nature trails
• No camping, campfires, or cooking grills
• Park vehicles only in designated parking areas
• Keeping noise levels to a minimum will enhance wildlife viewing
• Please remove all trash
• No fishing at the Merced NWR