Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 1,978 acres of wetlands, shrub-steppe habitats, and streams within the agricultural landscape of eastern Washington State.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established this protected area in 1964 to maintain and support the natural habitats of local and migratory species.

The refuge stands on Yakama Indian Reservation land, integrating conservation efforts with the traditional territories of Native American communities.

Visitors can access the refuge from sunrise to sunset through the main entrance, located six miles south of Toppenish on U.S. Highway 97.

Toppenish Creek, flowing through the refuge, maintains one of the last substantial breeding populations of Columbia River steelhead in the region.

Location: Yakima County

Inception: 1964

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

GPS coordinates: 46.28320,-120.11800

Latest update: March 31, 2025 12:57