Mid-Columbia River Refuges Toppenish - McNary - Cold Springs - Umatilla - McKay  
  Conserving the Nature of America in the Mid-Columbia River Basin 
 
 
McKay National Wildlife Refuge, Pendleton, Oregon
 
MCKAY CREEK NWR 
c/o Mid-Columbia River Refuges 
P.O. Box 2527 
2805 St. Andrews Loop 
Pasco, WA 99301 
(509) 545-8588 

DIRECTIONS 
From Pendleton, drive 5 miles south on U.S. Highway 395. Turn left at refuge sign. 

PRIMARY WILDLIFE 
Provides a resting and feeding area for thousands of Canada geese and ducks during the fall. Pheasants are common. 

HABITAT 
1,837 acres of open water, marsh, and grasslands. 

RECREATION AND EDUCATION 
Wildlife observation, study, and photography 
Waterfowl hunting 
Fishing 
Boating 

SPECIAL NOTES 
Refuge superimposed on a Bureau of Reclamation reservoir. 
Fishing prohibited October 1 through February 28(29). 
No camping on refuge. 
 

 
 
 
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Mid-Columbia NWRC
P.O. Box 1447
Richland, WA 99352
Telephone: (509) 371-9212
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