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Please note that the Grasslands WMA consists entirely of individual private lands and as these lands are privately-held, there is no public access or visitation onto them. For public visitation opportunities on similar nearby lands, please explore the San Luis NWR, Merced NWR, and San Joaquin River NWR.

Other Facilities in the Complex

Grasslands WMA is part of the San Luis NWR Complex. A national wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge
A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  for the conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

Learn more about national wildlife refuge complex is an administrative grouping of two or more refuges, wildlife management areas or other refuge conservation areas that are primarily managed from a central office location. Refuges are grouped into a complex structure structure
Something temporarily or permanently constructed, built, or placed; and constructed of natural or manufactured parts including, but not limited to, a building, shed, cabin, porch, bridge, walkway, stair steps, sign, landing, platform, dock, rack, fence, telecommunication device, antennae, fish cleaning table, satellite dish/mount, or well head.

Learn more about structure because they occur in a similar ecological region, such as a watershed or specific habitat type, and have a related purpose and management needs. Typically, a project leader or complex manager oversees the general management of all refuges within the complex and refuge managers are responsible for operations at specific refuges. Supporting staff, composed of administrative, law enforcement, refuge manager, biological, fire, visitor services, and maintenance professionals, are centrally located and support all refuges within the complex.

Other units in the San Luis NWR Complex include the San Luis NWR, Merced NWR, and San Joaquin River NWR.

Three bull tule elk standing in a grassland.
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 26,800 acres of wetlands, riparian woodlands, native grasslands, and vernal pools. Located in California's San Joaquin Valley, the refuge is a major wintering ground and migratory stopover point for large concentrations of waterfowl, shorebirds,...
National Wildlife Refuge
Los Banos,CA
Flock of snow geese on a wetland.
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 10,200 acres of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas. The refuge hosts the largest wintering concentrations of lesser sandhill cranes and Ross’ geese along the Pacific Flyway. Wildlife are showcased from an auto tour...
National Wildlife Refuge
Merced,CA
Three brown geese with black heads and necks, white cheek patches landing in front of trees in the background.
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1987, the 7,500-acre San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge is located in California's Stanislaus County. The refuge is situated where three major rivers (Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin) join in the San Joaquin Valley, creating a mosaic of habitats that provide ideal...
National Wildlife Refuge
Vernalis,CA

Locations

Grasslands Wildlife Management Area
(209) 826-3508
C/O San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex7376 S Wolfsen RdLos Banos,CA93635

Please note that the above map is automatically generated and incorrect. The lands shown on this map are not part of the Grasslands WMA; these lands are parcels of the San Luis NWR and Merced NWR that are not open to the public. The Grasslands WMA consists of individual private lands and as these lands are privately-held, there is no public access onto them. For public visitation opportunities on similar nearby lands, please explore the San Luis NWR, Merced NWR, and San Joaquin River NWR.