Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge encompasses 3,117 acres of wetlands, open water, mudflats, and riparian woodlands along the south and east sides of the reservoir.

President Theodore Roosevelt established Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge in 1909 as a protected area for native birds and waterfowl populations.

The refuge functions as an essential conservation site where visitors observe wildlife while maintaining respect for natural habitats and migration patterns.

Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge permits activities such as hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and horseback riding from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.

The water system combines three sources: Cold Springs Creek, Umatilla River through gravity-fed canals, and Columbia River during low-water periods.

Location: Oregon

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

GPS coordinates: 45.86370,-119.14900

Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:04