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Picnicking

At San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge

Sheltered picnic tables are available at the Pelican nature trailhead, from 1/2-hour before sunrise to 1/2-hour after sunset, every day.

San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge Activities

View looking through trees at the river; a bench in the foreground.
Hiking
A river otter on the side of the trail, looking straight at the photographer.
Wildlife watching
A brown bird with blotchy breast perched in willows.
Birding
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
2714 Dairy Road (do not use for mailing)
Vernalis, CA 95385-9706
209-826-3508
jack_sparks@fws.gov

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex – Headquarters for San Luis NWR, Merced NWR, and San Joaquin River NWR: 209-826-3508. Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed federal holidays.