Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

About Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Ridgefield NWR was established in 1965 to provide wintering habitat for the dusky subspecies of the Canada goose whose habitat is extremely limited. Since then, smaller pieces of land have been added to create what is now Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Staff and partners strive to work with the community to restore and conserve Oregon oak woodlands, pastures and wetland habitats. These lands provide the perfect environment for state and federally protected species such as Columbian white-tailed deer, Sandhill cranes and other wildlife.

How to Get There

From Interstate 5 take Exit 14 for Pioneer Street/ Washington 501 W toward Ridgefield.Coming from the north turn right for NW 269th/Pioneer StreetComing from the south turn left for NW 269th/Pioneer Street.At the first traffic circle, continue straight on NW 269th/Pioneer Street.At the second traffic circle, continue straight on NW 269th/Pioneer Street.At the Main Street traffic light take a right. Continue on N Main for 1 mileRefuge Entrance will be on the left. If you are local to the Ridgefield area and need transportation to the refuge, visit here to learn how to use C-Tran's $1 on-demand rideshare service, The Current.

Plan Your Visit to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Ridgefield 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)