Wildlife viewing at Sutter is limited to Hughes Road (which bisects the refuge) during the winter, and the spring trails that are available Feb 15 – June 30. For additional visitor opportunities, visit Sacramento or Colusa NWRs (see “Plan Your Visit" below).
About Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
There are lots of things to do at Sutter NWR and at the other refuges of the Sacramento NWR Complex! Birdwatching, photography, hiking and hunting are just a few of the activities we have to offer. Find something that is just right for you….
Plan Your Visit
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Find out more about waterfowl hunting on the Sacramento NWR Complex.
Hunting on the Complex
SPRING TRAILS (open Feb 15-June30): Traveling from I-5 at Williams go 32.5 miles east on Hwy 20 to Yuba City, go 8 miles south on Hwy 99, go 5 miles west on O’banion, go 0.5 miles north on Levee Rd to Parking Area B. Traveling from I-5 at Sacramento, go 26.5 miles north on Hwy 99 toward Yuba City, go 5 miles west on O’banion, go 0.5 miles north on Levee Rd to Parking Area B. HUNT AREA: Traveling from Hwy 20 in Yuba City, go 5 miles south on Hwy 99, go 5.5 miles west on Oswald, turn left at Schlag Rd onto gravel road and continue 0.6 miles to Check Station.
Spring Trails and Hunter Check Station Maps (2 pages)