San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, Nature reserve in Merced County, US.
The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge contains 26,600 acres of wetlands, riparian forests, native grasslands, and vernal pools in California's San Joaquin Valley.
The refuge was established in 1951 through the Lea Act and Migratory Bird Conservation Act to protect wintering waterfowl from conflicts with agricultural lands.
The refuge promotes environmental education through its visitor center, offering programs about local wildlife, conservation efforts, and ecological relationships within the ecosystem.
Visitors can access a 5-mile auto tour route and four nature trails throughout the year without paying entrance fees, making wildlife observation accessible.
The refuge maintains a protected herd of tule elk, established in 1974 with 18 animals, contributing to the species recovery after near extinction.
Location: Merced County
Operator: US Fish and Wildlife Service
GPS coordinates: 37.24031,-120.83028
Latest update: March 21, 2025 21:39
San Luis Reservoir
29.4 km
Pacheco Pass
39.6 km
Delta–Mendota Canal
24.9 km
Pacheco State Park
39.3 km
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
10.1 km
Randall Fawcett House
29.8 km
Modesto Arch
46.8 km
Gallo Center for the Arts
46.8 km
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
39.1 km
Tioga Hotel
31.3 km
O'Neill Dam
26.2 km
Bloss Mansion
23.2 km
Church of St. Joseph
20.2 km
Merced County Courthouse
31.6 km
Leggett House
32.1 km
Castle Air Museum
26.3 km
Thomas H. Leggett House
32 km
Bank of Los Banos Building
20 km
Bank of Italy
31.5 km
Merced County High School
31.7 km
Maj. George Beecher Cook House
32 km
Buhach Grammar School
24.3 km
Kaehler-Rector House
32.2 km
Merced Theatre
31.7 km
Kiwanis Kiddieland
31.6 km
Wallace Dining Center
38.3 km
North Beach
26.6 km
South Beach
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