Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge

The 4,200-acre refuge contains old growth ponderosa pine, incense cedar, white fir, and Douglas fir trees across its protected landscape.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service established this refuge in 1978 to safeguard critical night roosting areas for wintering bald eagles.

The refuge forms part of the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex, supporting conservation efforts for North American bird populations.

Public access to the refuge remains restricted before November 1, except for walk-in deer hunting, to minimize disturbance to the eagle population.

Up to 300 bald eagles gather at this refuge during winter nights, making it one of the largest eagle wintering sites in the contiguous United States.

Location: Oregon

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/bear_valley

GPS coordinates: 42.04990,-121.90100

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13