Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location in Washington state
LocationClark County, Washington, United States
Nearest cityRidgefield, Washington
Coordinates45°48′15″N 122°45′42″W / 45.80417°N 122.76167°W / 45.80417; -122.76167
Area5,228.10 acres (21.1574 km2)
Established1965 (1965)
Visitors165,000
Governing bodyUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteRidgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge and is overseen by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge borders the Columbia River and is located west of the city of Ridgefield, Washington. The wildlife haven is split by Lake River. The refuge, which provides a year-round habitat and a migration stop for a variety of bird species, protects more than 5,200 acres (2,100 ha) of marshes, grasslands, and woodlands