Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
PO Box 457 301 North Third Street Ridgefield, WA 98642 (206) 8874106
Directions: Exit Interstate 5, 14 miles N of Vancouver at Ridgefield Exit 14, then drive 3 miles
W. Refuge entrances located just N and S of Ridgefield city limits. Follow signs from town or write for
map.
Primary Wildlife: Resting and wintering area for dusky and other subspecies of Canada geese,
tundra swans and ducks, primarily American wigeon, mallards, and pintail. Sandhill cranes are fall and
spring migrants. The variety of habitats supports a diversity of waterbirds, raptors, shore and
songbirds.
Habitat: 4,627 acres of Columbia River floodplain. Some areas flood annually, while others are
diked and farmed to produce wild-life food. Habitats include marshes, lakes, woodlands, grass lands, and
croplands.
Recreation and Education: Wildlife observation, study, and photography. Self-guided
interpretive trail. Environmental education and teacher assistance. Waterfowl hunting. Limited
fishing.
Special Note: Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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