William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: Oregon, USA

Phone: +15417577236

Reviews

Damon Tighe

Aug 4, 2022

Great series of trails through varied habitats. A great place to see birds year round

Sam Black

Mar 13, 2022

I'm really glad I discovered this place the other weekend with my family. It has so much to explore and enjoy, and the wildlife opportunities are amazing. There are a lot of wintering birds that frequent here at this time, and I've been grabbing my camera and heading out there almost every morning for a week. Eagles, herons, egrets, and of course ducks and geese are common. Love it.

A Google User

Mar 3, 2022

Nice drive around the loop and there are places to pull over. Road are a bit dusty as they are mostly gravel but well maintained. Lots of birds and a few mammals. Visitor center is currently closed but usually has bathrooms, nice talks and tiny gift shop. Trees around the building often have woodpeckers and phoebes in fall. We saw (April) quail, bluebirds, herons, egrets, Canada geese, osprey, green-wing teal, shovelers, pintails, mallards, ring necked ducks, coots and a nutria. Lots of trails and a couple areas for picnicking. Also saw pelicans in fall.

Uther blackmoon

Apr 18, 2021

Away from it all. The boardwalk feels otherworldly and emerging by the lake is as taking a deep breath. All trails here are easy and beautiful.

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Questions & Answers

Was there once a mill along Mill Hill Trail ?

Tom Holling | Feb 18, 2022
Coyote Marten | Feb 18, 2022

Yes.

I have hiked all areas of this refuge well over 100 times. Last week (8-12-20) I saw a very large bear right out in the wide open on the service trai between Cattail Pond and Cabell Marsh. Has anybody else seen bear there? Should I be alarmed??

Sharon Casanta | Aug 17, 2020
Ole Kristensen | Aug 17, 2020

No, I haven't seen a bear there, but many times elsewhere. I wouldn't be very concerned. I assume it was a black bear. Unless they are caring for their young, they are usually peaceful.

Are there picnic tables at the refuge?

Jim Reichman | Aug 17, 2020
Dan Rupp | Aug 17, 2020

Theres 1 picnic table at one of the little pullouts. I think it's on woodpecker loop

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Are Dogs allowed?

Laurie Loeffler | Aug 17, 2020
Karen Kahane | Aug 17, 2020

Edited for a correction: No dogs allowed outside the vehicle! There are many birds in the area and it is a wildlife refuge. (Thanks for your update.)

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Is there overnight camping

Ryan Stricklan | Aug 18, 2019
Karen Kahane | Aug 18, 2019

No overnight camping.

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Will Finley be open Thanksgiving morning?

Paul Shew | Aug 18, 2019
Stephen Suckow | Aug 18, 2019

The refuge will be open for people to visit. However there are seasonal closures, so please pay attention to the signs. The refuge office and the nature store will be closed.

Are the fall colors ar there peak.

Catherine tolls | Aug 18, 2018
keith mcdaniel | Aug 18, 2018

About two weeks

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