| The Havasu National Wildlife Refuge consists of two units. The largest is Topock Gorge, south of the junction of Interstate 40 and the Colorado River; it is accessible only by boat or on foot. The second unit, Topock Marsh, begins north of Interstate 40 on the Arizona side of the Colorado River and continues for 11 miles.The 37,515-acre refuge is the home of some of America's rarest birds, the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher and the Yuma clapper rail. The Yuma clapper rail lives in the marsh areas of the refuge. Many birds come to the spot during the fall and winter.Other species sheltered at the refuge include migratory birds, beavers, and bighorn sheep. Hunting and fishing (in season) are permitted, as are boating and camping in designated areas.The Wildlife Refuge has a large manmade marsh, mountains, ravines, sand dunes, water areas and hills. All of these water and land areas create a perfect habitat for a variety of plants and animals.Established in 1941, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 530 refuges throughout the United States managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the only national system of lands dedicated to conserving our wildlife heritage for people today and for generations yet to come. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge protects 30 river miles (300 miles of shoreline) of the Colorado River from Needles, California, to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. |
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| | | Facilities: Camping is available in designated areas at Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. Best Time To Visit: Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is open all year. Fees: The refuge is free of charge. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Unknown Directions: To reach the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge form Lake Havasu City travel north on AZ 95 and follow the signs to the refuge. The refuge is on the west side of Highway 95. Map: Click here for a map to Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Havasu National Wildlife Refuge | | P.O. Box 3009 | | Needles, California 92363 |
| | | Phone | | General: (760) 326-3853 | |
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