Marker
  • Carty Unit/Refuge Headquarters
    (360) 887-4106
    28908 NW Main Avenue Ridgefield, WA 98642-8366

  • This entrance provides access to the Carty Unit of the refuge and includes the year round Oaks to Wetlands trail and the seasonal Carty Lake trail. The parking lot includes two ADA vault toilets. There is no running water available. 

    Driving Directions
    • From Interstate 5 take Exit 14 for Pioneer Street/ Washington 501 W toward Ridgefield.
    • Coming from the north turn right for NW 269th/Pioneer Street
    • Coming from the south turn left for NW 269th/Pioneer Street.
    • At the first traffic circle, continue straight on NW 269th/Pioneer Street.
    • At the second traffic circle, continue straight on NW 269th/Pioneer Street.
    • At the Main Street traffic light take a right. Continue on N Main for 1 mile
    • Refuge Entrance will be on the left.

    If you are local to the Ridgefield area and need transportation to the refuge, visit here to learn how to use C-Tran's $1 on-demand rideshare service, The Current.

    Carty Unit Automatic Gate Times
    Daily
    7:00 am to 7:30 pm, Sunrise - Sunset
    Refuge Office - Subject to staff availability. Call ahead if you need staff assistance.
    Mon-Fri. Closed Federal Holidays.
    9:00 am to 3:00 pm