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Ridgefield
National Wildlife Refuge Complex
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex is part of the
National Wildlife Refuge System managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service. There are more than 540 refuges nationwide totaling over
94 million acres of land managed specifically for the conservation
of fish and wildlife and their habitats. Refuges serve to protect
America's natural and cultural heritage for all people and for future
generations.
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex is headquartered
in Ridgefield, Washington, and oversees the management of five refuges
in the southwestern part of the state including: Ridgefield NWR and
three refuges in the Columbia River Gorge - Franz Lake, Pierce and Steigerwald
Lake NWR. Learn more about these individual refuges, refuge news, and
recreational opportunities on this website.
Gate Times Starting
May 1, 2008 - Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Auto Tour Route and Carty Unit Hours: Daily - 6:00 am to 8:30 pm (Automatic
Entrance Gate Hours)
New Gate Times
Starting May 22, 2008 - Ridgefield National
Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour Route and Carty Unit Hours: Daily - 5:30
am to 9:00 pm (Automatic Entrance Gate Hours)
