Summer Lake Wildlife Area was established in 1944, with primary objectives of protecting and improving waterfowl habitat and providing a public hunting area. It is now a popular destination for hunting, wildlife viewing and environmental education due to its geographic setting, the abundance of wildlife present and species diversity.

The Summer Lake Wildlife Area was established April 12, 1944, to protect and improve the area's waterfowl habitat and provide a site for public hunting. It is located in the northwest corner of the Great Basin drainage in central Lake County, Oregon.

Summer Lake Wildlife Area Summer Lake Wildlife Area @ Area Boundary Private Lands Parking Area Camping Area Rivers/Canals Lake/Pond/Reservoir Dikes Closed to Hunting Access Roads (subject to seasonal closures) Lake County Road 4-18 (Lakeview Lane) Calkins Access Road Ana Reservoir Refuge Scale in Miles choolhouse Lake Refuge O O Summer La Headquarters and Check Station South Access Road O ...

2022年4月21日 · Summer Lake Wildlife Area is one of the best places in Oregon to view and photograph migrating waterfowl, shorebirds, and other waterbirds. Similar to a national wildlife refuge but managed by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW), the area consists of a large marsh, multiple ponds, and associated uplands.

2024年12月5日 · This is one of the best places in Oregon to view migrating waterfowl and other shore and waterbirds. The area consists of a large marsh with associated uplands. An 8.3-mile …

Summer Lake Wildlife Area is located in the Northern Great Basin and has a significant land base well suited to support indigenous fish and wildlife species and migratory waterbirds. Wetlands and associated uplands provide habitat for a diverse array of wildlife species.

Summer Lake is one of the premier birding locations in the state of Oregon. Its remote location keeps it from being overrun with birders but it truly is a birder’s paradise. The tour loop takes you through a marshy lake bed with plenty of cattails, tules, and sagebrush.

This is one of the best places in Oregon to view migrating waterfowl and other shore and waterbirds. The area consists of a large marsh with associated uplands. An 8.3-mile tour route bisects the area. The route is closed during hunting seasons (early October through late January) to provide refuge areas for waterfowl.

The Summer Lake Wildlife Viewing Area is haven to a numerous variety of nature's waterfowl, shore and waterbirds. Songbirds are also available for your entertainment (on their schedule of course). Take a quick peek at the map of this exquisite natural …

Figure 1 - Summer Lake Wildlife Area Features and Ownership Wildlife Area Boundary Closed to Hunting Headquarters Parking Lots Campgrounds Viewing Site Highways Major Road 3036 Minor Road Dike Lakes and Ponds Rivers/Streams