Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge

Directions: From Cathlamet, proceed W on State Highway 4 for two miles to Steamboat Slough Road (just W of Elochoman River bridge) and refuge entrance on left. Follow Steamboat Slough Road through refuge. Islands are accessible by boat only.

Primary Wildlife: Critical habitat for the endangered Columbian White-tailed Deer. Wintering area for tundra swans, Canada geese, mallards, wigeon, and pintails. Water birds and raptors are common. Salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and trout in surrounding waters.

Habitat: 4,757 acres of diked Columbia River floodplain and undiked islands. Diked lands are grass and croplands interspersed with woodlots, brushy thickets, and numerous sloughs. Undiked lands are tidal spruce swamps.

Recreation and Education: Deer and elk are easily observed and photographed from the county road that encircles the mainland portion of the refuge evenings and mornings are best times. Waterfowl hunting. Environmental education. Fishing in the adjacent rivers.

Special Note: Refuge personnel not always in the office.

(Washington and Oregon)
P.O. Box 566
Cathlameto WA 98612
(360) 795-3915