P.O. Box 566
Cathlamet, Washington 98612
(360) 795-3915

(see also Willapa NWR Complex)

DIRECTIONS
From Cathlamet, proceed west on State Highway 4 for 2 miles to Steamboat Slough Road (just west of Elochoman River bridge) and refuge entrance on left. Follow Steamboat Slough Road through refuge. Islands are accessible by boat only.

PRIMARY WILDLIFE

• Critical habitat for the endangered Columbian white-tailed deer.
• Wintering area for tundra swans, Canada geese, mallards, wigeon, and pintails.
• Water birds and raptors are common.
• Salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and trout in surrounding waters.

HABITAT
4,757 acres of diked Columbia River floodplain and undiked islands. Diked lands are grass and croplands interspersed with woodlots, brushy thickets and numerous sloughs. Undiked lands are tidal spruce swamps.

RECREATION AND EDUCATION

• Deer and elk are easily observed and photographed from the county road which encircles the mainland portion of the refuge; evenings and mornings are best times.
• Wildlife observation site and interpretive exhibits along State Highway 4
• Waterfowl hunting
• Environmental education
• Fishing in the adjacent rivers

SPECIAL NOTE
Refuge personnel not always in the office.