San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
7376 Wolfsen Road, Los Banos, CA 93635
Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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About the Business
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, located in Los Banos, California, offers visitors a chance to disconnect from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with nature. With over 15 miles of auto tour routes and more than 10 miles of nature trails, visitors can explore wetlands, uplands, grasslands, and riparian areas. The refuge, established in 1967, encompasses over 26,800 acres and is a sanctuary for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife. The refuge is home to a thriving population of tule elk and is a major wintering ground for waterbirds. Visitors can enjoy tours, nature walks, and special events throughout the year. The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, focuses on wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. Come visit the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge to experience the beauty of nature and learn about the importance of wildlife conservation.
Reviews
"Was excited to go see this Wildlife Refuge for a long time. I got to opportunity to visit today with my niece's 3rd grade class. Madelyn and her team provided a rich history and insight of the refuge."
"San Luis NWR is a wonderful place with beautiful wetlands and grasslands. I recommend doing both the waterfowl and tule elk auto tours so you can see the majestic tule elk and also see birds such as hawks, ducks, songbirds, geese, and maybe even swans."
"It's a great place to visit, hardly anybody there. Roads are well maintained. Lots of birds. It was a fun challenge to try and find birds in the big trees like hawks and owls. The drive around the Tule Elk compound was fun. The Elk know you're looking at them and they stare back at you, but they keep their distance. I would go back again, there's so much to see."
"I really loved my visit here. I went in early August which is not really the prime season so I practically had the whole place to myself. The exibits at the visitor center are informative, well done and interesting to look at. The two people working there were both friendly and helpful and set me in the direction of the car tours. I know there are a few different access points. The one I visited was the main entrance with auto tours, Tule Elk and Waterfowl. In the summer all of the marshes and wetlands are drained, but I did find water on the Waterfowl tour by taking a spur off the Chester Marsh trail. There's much more water off of the Tule Elk route and lots of little parking areas for fishing access and nice little spots to sit by the river. If you take any of the car tours, it's great to be prepared to spend some time. It was so quiet I could have stopped anywhere I wanted for an hour or two and had a picnic. I really enjoyed the half day I spent, and no charge for any of it. Next time I go I'll bring enough food and water to make a whole day of it. So peaceful."
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