View from Cliff Ridge

Recreation

The Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge is part of a national system of lands managed primarily for wildlife. The Refuge can be accessed from the International Selkirk Loop.

The following recreational activities are permitted: fishing, hunting, photography, wildlife observation, camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, environmental education and interpretation.

Camping is allowed in our six established campgrounds from April 14-December 31. These campgrounds have pit toilets and metal fire rings. Potable water is not available.

Hunting is a popular activity on the Refuge, especially for grouse, turkey, and white-tailed deer.

Fishing is also a popular activity. We have two fly-fishing only lakes (Bayley and McDowell) that are mainly catch and release. Potter's Pond is a general fishing water with a wheelchair accessible fishing dock. A nearby restroom is also wheelchair accessible. The Little Pend Oreille River, its tributary streams, and scattered beaver ponds, are also open to fishing.

Biking and horseback riding are permitted on roads.

With almost 200 bird, 58 mammal, 8 reptile, and 6 amphibian species, there are many opportunities for viewing and photographing wildlife. Wildlife lists are available at Headquarters.

Most Refuge roads are closed from January 1 through April 13, except the county-maintained roads into Refuge Headquarters. Snowmobiles are only permitted on Olson Creek Road.

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Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge
1310 Bear Creek Road
Colville, Washington 99114
Telephone: (509) 684-8384
FAX: (509) 684-8381