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Topock Gorge
Established in 1941, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 530 refuges throughout the United States managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the only national system of lands dedicated to conserving our wildlife heritage for people today and for generations yet to come. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge protects 30 river miles (300 miles of shoreline) of the Colorado River from Needles, California, to Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Topock Gorge

How to Get There

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  • From Interstate 40, watch for exit number one labeled Havasu NWR close to the California/Arizona border. Follow the signs to the refuge.
  • To reach Topock Marsh from Needles, California, exit I-40 on the J street exit. Turn northeast and follow the signs for Arizona 95. Cross the bridge into Arizona and turn right onto Courtwright Rd. Watch for the refuge sign.
  • The refuge office is in Needles, California. From Interstate 40, exit on J Street and go southwest (uphill) 0.6 miles. Turn right at the headquarters entrance sign and follow the signs. The office is in the back. Office hours are 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. Stop by to pick up leaflets or talk to staff.

Five-Mile Landing Concession

Topock Marsh Image

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 3009
Needles, CA 92363
Fed Ex/UPS: 317 Mesquite Ave

(760) 326-3853
Fax (760) 326-5745

Topock Marsh Water Infrastructure Improvement Project Image

Public Asked for Comments on Wildlife Refuge Water Delivery Project

November 2009
The Service has opened a public comment period on water delivery options for the Topock Marsh at Havasu National Wildlife Refuge in western Arizona.  A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) on the three options being considered has been prepared and comments on the Draft EA are being solicited.  This comment period gives all interested parties an opportunity to provide input by identifying concerns, potential impacts, and possible alternatives for Topock Marsh irrigation.   

The comment period runs through December 17, 2009.

Read the Draft Environmental Assessment 
How to Comment