Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge - OR, OR
Established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908, Lower Klamath Refuge is our nation's first waterfowl refuge. This 46,900 acre Refuge is a varied mix of shallow freshwater marshes, open water, grassy uplands, and croplands that are intensively managed to provide feeding, resting, nesting, and brood rearing habitat for waterfowl and other water birds.
Photo Credits
- Public domain. Tom VandenBerg and United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 2001
Quick Facts
- Hours of Operation:
- Refuge open during daylight hours. Auto tour route open sunrise to sunset. Visitor center open Monday - Friday from 8 - 4:30; weekends from 10 - 4.
- Location:
Located along the Oregon section of Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, straddling the Oregon-California border on Hwy 161.
- N 41.949° W 121.696° [?]
Local Information
- Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge:
- The official website for the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
