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Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge

Springville, California · Tulare County

Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge is part of the cooperatively-managed Blue Ridge Wildlife Habitat Area, an 11,000-acre area set aside as an important roosting area located close to historic nesting and foraging habitat for the California condor. The Refuge is administered by the Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Ref…

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About Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge

Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge is part of the cooperatively-managed Blue Ridge Wildlife Habitat Area, an 11,000-acre area set aside as an important roosting area located close to historic nesting and foraging habitat for the California condor. The Refuge is administered by the Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Ventura, California. There are three principal private owners and four public owners: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the USDA Forest Service, and California Department of Fish and Game. This refuge consists of almost 900 acres of coniferous forests dominated by ponderosa pine and incense cedar.

How to Get There

The refuge is located in Tulare County, California, approximately 11 air miles north of the town of Springville. The refuge is closed to public use.

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Plan Your Visit to Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge?

No central reservation system listed for Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/3940) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge?

The refuge is located in Tulare County, California, approximately 11 air miles north of the town of Springville. The refuge is closed to public use.

How do I contact Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge?

You can reach the park at phone: (805) 644-5185 or email: hoppermountain@fws.gov.