Planning a
Visit
Klamath Basin Refuges
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When to Visit
For the wildlife enthusiast, a
visit to the Klamath Basin Refuges at any season is a voyage of never-ending discovery.
Year to year and season to season the dynamic ebb and flow of wildlife is a process of
constant change. When you visit
greatly determines what you will see. Click
here for information on seasonal viewing opportunities.
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You are encouraged to stop by the
Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center when you first arrive. Refuge wildlife is
colorfully described by exhibits and information regarding viewing opportunities, recent sightings, road conditions, and regulations is available. A
non-profit bookstore offers wildlife-oriented books and other
items. The visitor center is located on Hill Road, 5 miles west of Tulelake, California
and 4 miles south of the California/Oregon line.
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to Get Here From California: Head north on Interstate 5 to Weed, CA, then northeast 45 miles on Highway 97 to the Oregon Border. Take Stateline Road (Hwy. 161) east towards Tulelake, CA to Hill Road. Turn south on Hill Road 4 miles. From Oregon: Headquarters is located 20 miles south of Klamath Falls, Oregon via Hwy. 97 or Hwy. 39. See
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| Where To Stay The Klamath Basin is a large area and accommodations are abundant. Klamath Falls is a good central location and allows you easy access to all parts of the Basin. Many visitors camp in the many surrounding National Forests or nearby Lava Beds National Monument. There are also a number of small motels and RV parks in the communities of Tulelake and Merrill. Click Here for Local Accommodations Click
here for Basin Links |
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What
to Do? Visitors to the Klamath Basin Refuges enjoy many things! at Tule Lake Refuge:
at Lower Klamath Refuge:
at Bear Valley Refuge:
at Upper Klamath Refuge:
at Klamath Marsh Refuge:
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