Marker
  • Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
    1624 Hood-Franklin Road Elk Grove, CA 95757-9774
  • Email:  stonelakes@fws.gov

    Currently the interactive map does NOT include all the lands managed by Stone Lakes NWR due to technical issues outside our control.  The refuge does not have a Visitor Center.

    Driving Directions

    Driving Directions: Refuge Office and Blue Heron Trails

    The Refuge office and Blue Heron Trails is located south of Sacramento, just outside of Elk Grove.  From Sacramento, travel south on Interstate 5 and take the Hood Franklin Road exit.  At the stop sign, turn right, heading west for about one mile.  The entrance sign and turn lane will be on your left. Please note, Blue Heron Trails is open every day but hours are seasonal. Please check the current hours before your visit.  NO dogs/pets.

    Parking lot is for visitors only.  NO overnight parking or leaving vehicles in lot all day unattended.  Vehicles left overnight or all day unattended may or will be towed at owner’s expense. 

    Blue Heron Trails Hours
    Daily, Year-round
    Summer (April - September): 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. / Winter (October - March): 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Office Hours
    Monday - Friday
    7 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Office closed Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays