Plan Your Visit

The refuge is open from 5:00 a.m. to 1/2 hour after sunset. The Toppenish Refuge Headquarters is periodically staffed in the early morning and late afternoon hours.

The main Refuge entrance is located 6 miles south of Toppenish on U.S. Highway 97, then 1 mile west from refuge sign.

Parking is allowed in designated parking areas only. No overnight parking is allowed on the refuge.

Most areas of the Refuge are very remote with no restroom or drinking water facilities. Refuge visitors should plan their trips accordingly

Access difficulty varies by area. Contact the Mid-Columbia River NWR Complex Office for suggestions using the area safely (509–546-8300).

For local lodging information, please contact the Toppenish Chamber of Commerce at 509-865-3262.

Firearms, bows and arrows, and other weapons are prohibited on the refuge except for legal weapons used as permitted during designated hunting season.

The following are prohibited on the refuge: dogs off leash, camping, off road vehicles, and collecting of plants, animals, minerals, antlers, and artifacts.