Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area, Protected wildlife area in northwestern Oregon, United States.

Jewell Meadows is a protected wildlife area featuring meadows, wetlands, and grassland scattered across three valleys in the Oregon Coast Range Mountains. The landscape supports Roosevelt elk herds and various other native animal species throughout the year.

This protected area was established in 1969 to create a safe habitat for native animal populations in the region. The initial conservation effort has since grown to encompass the three valleys that now form the core of this wildlife refuge.

The name comes from the nearby community of Jewell, and the refuge is managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Visitors watch from four signed viewing areas and adjacent parking lots along the highway; the main meadow itself stays closed to the public, and hunting is prohibited.

Winter visits offer the best wildlife viewing but expect muddy or snowy conditions on the paths and open areas. Sturdy footwear and warm clothing are essential for comfortable exploration during the peak season for elk observation.

The main meadow has no public access and hunting is prohibited, so the elk are not chased; up to 200 can be counted from the adjacent highway in winter and spring. Four signed viewing areas and parking lots let visitors watch without entering the meadow itself.