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Auto tour

At Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

AUTO TOUR

OVERVIEW: Sacramento NWR has a 6-mile Auto Tour that begins at the Visitor Center and takes you through wetlands, grasslands, vernal pools and a riparian area. Visitors are required to stay in their vehicles but can get out of their vehicles at one of the 3 Park-and-Stretch Areas. A multi-level Observation Deck is located approximately half-way around the Auto Tour in addition to a new low-profile deck, where there is a spotting scope, a restroom, and fantastic views!

An additional 1.5 mile loop called Pool 2 Extension is open from March 15 - September 10, conditions permitting. Pool 2 is drained every 3-5 years to allow for habitat work and road repairs, during which time the extension is closed.

The Auto Tour is open 7 days a week, year-round, from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset.

FOR MAPS, DIRECTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION: visit our Auto Tours, Trails and Bicycling page.

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Activities

Hunting

visitors looking at birds flying in sky from colusa platform

Wildlife watching

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

752 County Road 99W
Willows, CA 95988

(530) 934-2801

sacramentovalleyrefuges@fws.gov