Oak Creek Wildlife Area

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: 16601 US-12, Naches, WA 98937, USA

Phone: +15096532390

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: 10AM–4PM

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Kelsey C

Mar 15, 2022

This place is so cool! We parked here to go on a hike, and when we came back, all the elk were there too! Such a fun way to end the day!

Chungmin Jeong

Mar 1, 2022

The volunteer guys were so kind and gentle to all visitors. I drive almost 3hrs to see the elk and it was very woth to do it, you should get on time at 1:30 if you'd like to see feeding.

Ken Sutherland

Jan 20, 2022

2018 Love this place would take my boys there every yr so they could see the Elk . Always fun to look .... 2022 so many more elk this year I'm not sure I have seen this many elk here before RIP Uncle Kenny

wealwaysWAnder

Nov 7, 2019

Gather the family, bundle up, and make the drive to the Oak Creek Wildlife feeding station and get the opportunity to see lots of Elk, up close. Huge mature males with amazing displays of antlers, as well as small little calves, adorable! They are open 10-4 but pay attention to feeding time (was 1:30) when we went. Arrive just before that feeding time..... as if they are wearing watches the elk will come over the hillside in droves and come down for the feeding. You can ride in the truck to drop feed out in the field, but we have not done that so I am not sure what the scheduling is like for that. We have visited several times and have never been disappointed.

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Questions & Answers

Does anyone know what time they get feed at or how muh to get on the passenger trucks?? Please and thank you

Pedro Cuevas | Aug 28, 2018
Dave Schneider | Aug 28, 2018

It's by donation for the tour and you should call and get reservations. You will need to have a discover pass for the parking lot. Feeding should be around 9 am

Are they still doing elk feeding?

Marcela Mendoza | Aug 27, 2021
Arleen Miller | Aug 27, 2021

They, the elk, did not come down last weekend while we were there. Went back early and at feeding time, 1:30 but nothing came down. I was once told, if there wasnt any snow in the low lands then the elk will stay up in the hills to feed. If the snowfall is heavy at the feeding station the elk will come to feed on the delivered hay.

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ARE THE ELK STILL BEING FED?

Betty Lambert | Aug 28, 2019
Barbaro Moya | Aug 28, 2019

Last week yes

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When do they feed them?

June Parren | Aug 28, 2019
Krista Goben | Aug 28, 2019

Elk are fed daily at 1:30pm Starting mid December. January & February are best months for viewing. More information (509)653-2390. Visitor center is open 9am-4pm.

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Is the feeding season still going Or is it open to go go see the elk and feed them around this time of year Does anyone know

Savanna Schlosser | Aug 27, 2021
Valerie White | Aug 27, 2021

When I was there two weeks ago there weren't any elk.

Will the america the beautiful pass work

bush george | Aug 27, 2021
Ira Yallup | Aug 27, 2021

You don't need a pass to visit the feeding station.

What do they do with the antlers? Do they sell them

Jason SHEPHERD | Aug 27, 2021
Denice Withers | Aug 27, 2021

Good question. The visitors building is closed due to covid. Check back when places start to open up again.

Have the elk been down this year if so about how many

Jared Davis | Aug 27, 2021
Danny Vance | Aug 27, 2021

Two weeks ago there were approximately 200 there

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Do they do the truck rides each hour? Or only at certain times? Thanks!!

Keila Mendoza | Aug 27, 2021
Albert Justice | Aug 27, 2021

Certain times. Once a day I believe at 1 or 130

Dose amyone know what day they open up for horn hunting?

Jay W | Aug 27, 2020
Lance Koehler | Aug 27, 2020

WDFW website will tell you.

What time do they feed

Chris Burlew | Aug 27, 2020
Brent Elkins | Aug 27, 2020

When we were there last week they fed at 1:30pm

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Do you need reservations if you have a group of people coming

Stephanie Bauman | Aug 27, 2020
Becki Lambert | Aug 27, 2020

If you want to ride on the trucks, it is a good idea to reserve ahead of time. You may also want to call ahead and ensure that they are feeding on that day.

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What day of january is the best to go?

Esperanza Lima | Aug 27, 2020
Larry Block | Aug 27, 2020

Joe may be correct re elk. Driving the rugged roads may be sketchy in January, unless you are prepared for rugged travel.

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When do the green dot trails open

Parker Druffel | Aug 28, 2019
Kerry Chamberlin | Aug 28, 2019

May 1st

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Has the snow push the herd down yet and roughly how many elk are there in the herd

Jared Davis | Aug 28, 2019
Kerry Chamberlin | Aug 28, 2019

They heard was down and kicking it for over a month

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When is the best time to go there?

Bill French | Aug 28, 2019
Sally Baudino | Aug 27, 2020

When does oak creek gate open

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Are the elk down yet?

Dennis Bradley | Aug 28, 2019
Cindy Dominguez | Aug 28, 2019

They don't come down unless it snows down hard on the hilltops, then they know the route to get fresh food.

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Should have cameras up so people can see live?

Jason Hiatt | Aug 28, 2019
Kathy Townsend | Aug 28, 2019

Yes they should

Have they started feeding yet this year?

Josh Husman | Aug 28, 2019
Daniel May | Aug 28, 2019

They start feeding when the snow starts

How's the fire condition

David Murray | Aug 28, 2018
Matthew Craig | Aug 28, 2018

There is no fire in the Oak Creek area. It's further up the pass, but the smoke from it is making poor visibility and unhealthy conditions

Are the Elk there now? Driving from Bellevue and don't want to be disappointed

Goran Granberg | Aug 28, 2018
Cathy Reed | Aug 28, 2018

9:30 and 1:30

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are dogs allowed on the hiking trails

Roger Weber | Aug 28, 2018
James Wood | Aug 28, 2018

Yes but there is a leash law

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Thinking of coming tomorrow. Have you started feeding the elk?

Goran Granberg | Aug 28, 2018
Ana Balam | Aug 28, 2018

There are no elk over there! I went yesterday, was disappointed 😐

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Is a discover pass required for oak creek wildlife to view the elk and if so is that for each person or for the car??

rubberbandron | Aug 28, 2018
James Wood | Aug 28, 2018

You basically need a Discovery Pass everywhere in less posted

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