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Sacramento NWR Complex Notifications

Updated August 7, 2025 - 12:30 PM

On-going Construction at Sacramento NWR

The entrance road, visitor center parking lot, and north-side walking trails will be under construction June 16 through mid-October. When the refuge is open to the public, thank you for driving slowly, following all flaggers directing traffic, and honoring any closures while this important work is completed this summer into fall. Read more about this project in our Press Release from Project Leader Sharon Vaughn. What's currently open (as of 8/7/2025):

  • Entrance road, parking lot and bathrooms at the Visitor Center, and Auto Tour. Watch for flaggers and redirected traffic.
  • North-side (compacted gravel) and south-side (vegetated) walking trails, accessed from the Visitor Center Parking lot or kiosk parking lot upon entering the refuge.
  • Visitor Center will be open on Fridays 9am-4pm, unless otherwise noted.
Partial Walking Trail Closure at Sacramento NWR

Starting the week of August 18, the north-side compacted gravel walking trail will be closed to the public while construction crews replace the walking surface. This project is expected to be completed by mid-October. The south-side vegetated walking trail will remain open.

Temporary Closure of Visitor Center at Sacramento NWR

The Visitor Center will be closed on Friday August 22 and August 29 while our interpretive displays get installed. The bathrooms will remain open (accessed from outside the visitor center).

Upcoming CDFW + USFWS online outreach meeting regarding hunt programs

Read more on our News page for how to participate. The meeting will be August 25 from 4-6pm.

Sheep grazing at Pine Creek Unit (Sacramento River NWR)

Sheep are grazing Pine Creek unit mid-July through mid-August to help manage weeds. This is a reminder that dogs must be kept on leash and on the trail at all refuge units (see Rules and Policies). Learn more about the Complex's grazing opportunities.

Visit Us

Welcome to Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge!   

Sacramento River NWR offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors across its 24 units that are open to the public: hunting, fishing, hiking, photography, and wildlife viewing.

There are LOTS of recreational opportunities on the other refuges of the Complex, including Visitor Areas, Auto Tours, trails, bicycling, photography, and hunting. 

VISIT US! <-- CLICK HERE... 
to find all the information you need to PLAN YOUR VISIT, like recreational opportunities, what to expect, hours and directions, accessibility, passes and permits, rules and policies, local and contact information.  Or jump straight to your favorite activity using these quick links:

VISITOR CENTERAUTO TOURSTRAILSBICYCLINGPHOTOGRAPHYHUNTING-WATERFOWLHunting-RiverMAPS, DIRECTIONS + BROCHURESENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Sacramento National Wildlife is one of the 5 National Wildlife Refuges and 3 Wildlife Management Areas that make up the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex: 

Trails

Auto Tours and Trails  <-- Please click here for CURRENT MAPS and INFORMATION about all of our Trails!

Other Facilities in the Complex

The Sacramento River NWR is part of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The 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). Sacramento NWR, located near Willows, CA, serves as the headquarters for the Complex. Find out more about each Refuge or Wildlife Management Area below. 

Locations

Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge

For Hours, Directions and Contact Information, please see our Visit Us page