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There is no access to Butte Sink WMA, but this unit is a part of the larger Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Other wildlife refuges in this area have public use areas, trails, and auto tour routes. Visit our visitor center at Sacramento NWR! 

The Butte Sink WMA is not open to the public but you can take a quick virtual tour to learn about what makes it special.

Click here to view images, maps, and information about Butte Sink Wildlife Management Area. 

Other Facilities in the Complex

Butte Sink Wildlife Management Area is managed as part of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, with headquarters at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge Complex is comprised of 5 National Wildlife Refuges (Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa, Sutter and Sacramento River NWRs) and 3 Wildlife Management Areas (Willow Creek-Lurline, Butte Sink and Steve Thompson North Central Valley WMAs).

Large flock of Ross's and snow geese in flight against a blue sky
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge is part of the SACRAMENTO NWR COMPLEX (see table below for links to all NWRs/WMAs in the Complex). Sacramento NWR offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including wildlife viewing, photography, hiking, hunting and so much more. The Visitor Center for the...
National Wildlife Refuge
Willows, CA
six pintails in a courtship flight
Delevan National Wildlife Refuge
Delevan National Wildlife Refuge is part of the SACRAMENTO NWR COMPLEX (see table below for links to all NWRs/WMAs in the Complex). Delevan NWR is mostly closed to the public, but does offer hunting and limited photography.
National Wildlife Refuge
Willows, CA
flock of dunlin and dowitchers in flight above wetland surface
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge is part of the SACRAMENTO NWR COMPLEX (see table below for links to all NWRs/WMAs in the Complex). Colusa NWR offers many visitor activities: drive the auto tour, take photos, watch wildlife, go for a hike, or take part in a waterfowl hunt.
National Wildlife Refuge
Willows, CA
white-fronted geese standing in pond with reeds in background
Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
Sutter National Wildlife Refuge is part of the SACRAMENTO NWR COMPLEX (see table below for links to all NWRs/WMAs in the Complex). Sutter NWR is located about 50 miles north of the metropolitan area of Sacramento, and offers limited wildlife viewing, hunting, and seasonal trails.
National Wildlife Refuge
Sutter, CA
black tailed deer in grass with white geese flying in background
Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge
SACRAMENTO RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE is part of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Sacramento River NWR is made up of 30 different units that lie between Red Bluff and Princeton. Twenty-four of the units are partially or entirely open to the public, providing a variety of...
National Wildlife Refuge
Willows, CA
eight sandhill cranes stand in a shallow wetland with grasses in the background
Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area
Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area is part of the SACRAMENTO NWR COMPLEX (see table below for links to all NWRs/WMAs in the Complex). Steve Thompson NCV WMA consists primarily of conservation easements on privately-owned wetlands, but also includes one 1,732-acre, U.S....
National Wildlife Refuge
Willows, CA
ducks and geese flying in air and in water. mountains in background
Butte Sink Wildlife Management Area
Butte Sink Wildlife Management Area is part of the SACRAMENTO NWR COMPLEX (see table below for links to all NWRs/WMAs in the Complex). Butte Sink WMA does not have any lands open to the public. Most of the Butte Sink WMA consists of privately-owned properties under conservation easement. One...
National Wildlife Refuge
Willows, CA
ducks and geese mostly in water with 9 flying. trees in background
Willow Creek-Lurline Wildlife Management Area
Willow Creek-Lurline Wildlife Management Area is part of the SACRAMENTO NWR COMPLEX (see table below for links to all NWRs/WMAs in the Complex). Willow Creek-Lurline WMA consists solely of privately-owned properties under conservation easement, and therefore has no public access.
National Wildlife Refuge
Willows, CA

Locations

Butte Sink Wildlife Management Area
(530) 934-2801
C/O Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex 752 County Road 99W Willows, CA 95988-9639