Franz Lake
WASHOUGAL, WA 98671
Plan Your Visit
Wildlife at Franz Lake NWR can be seen from an overlook off of Washington State Route 14, between mile markers 31 and 32. There are no trails or other visitor access to this refuge.
Get Involved
For 2022, we are happy to announce that Ridgefield NWRC is hosting the contest for Washington State. The Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest provides students the opportunity to learn about conservation by connecting science and the arts.
Services
About
Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge is the largest and most intact wapato and rush marsh remaining on the lower Columbia River. Established in 1990 to preserve biodiversity, the refuge provides critical habitat for wintering tundra swans, waterfowl, and juvenile salmon. Staff and partners work to maintain and monitor these rare habitats to understand how the lower Columbia River floodplain can be managed while keeping human disturbance to a minimum.