Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Pacific Southwest Region

Delevan National Wildlife Refuge
Important wintering area for tule white-fronted geese
Greater White-fronted Geese , photo: Steve Emmons

Wildlife: Waterfowl are present from September through March. See hundreds of thousands of ducks and geese from November through January. Many other birds and mammals can be seen year-round.

Habitat: 5,797 acres, including seasonal marsh, permanent ponds, and uplands.

Recreation: Enjoy wildlife observation and photography from the perimeter county roads. Waterfowl and pheasant hunting is permitted seasonally.

Directions: From Williams, take Interstate 5 north approximately 9 miles to Maxwell Rd exit. Drive east on Colusa-Maxwell Rd for approximately 4 miles to graveled Four Mile Rd., which parallels the west Refuge boundary. From Colusa, travel north on the Colusa-Princeton Rd approximately 5 miles to Colusa-Maxwell Rd. Turn west and travel 4 miles to graveled Four Mile Rd.

Sacramento NWR Complex
752 County Rd. 99W, Willows, CA 95988
Phone: (530) 934-2801; Fax: (530) 934-7814
24-hour Information: (530) 934-7774
TTY: (530) 934-7135

Last updated: January 18, 2009