Department of Fish and Game

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area - Butte County

More than a million waterfowl can't be wrong... visit Gray Lodge!

Waterfowl at the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

People of all ages enjoy visiting the wetlands. Located approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento, Gray Lodge's diversity and location along the Pacific Flyway make it a heaven for wildlife. Surrounded by miles of rich agricultural lands, this 9,100-acre area is managed for the wildlife that call Gray Lodge home for all or part of the year.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area is accessible to persons with disabilities

Wildlife viewing is available all year on this wildlife wonderland. In the fall and winter a vast number of migratory waterfowl fill the sanctuary with lively chatter and incredible sights. For the more avid photographers and viewers, a seasonal blind is available by reservation. Hunters enjoy the many species of wildlife they may take during the regulated hunting seasons. Fishing is also a highlight in the spring and summer. Educational programs, informative exhibits, a self-guided nature trail and seasonal guided tours delight thousands of visitors every year. Find out why Gray Lodge remains popular among the human and wildlife visitors alike.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area is accessible to persons with disabilities. Restrooms, designated parking areas, a visitors museum, and a paved trail leading to a universally accessible viewing platform, can all be accessed from parking lot #14. Blinds for mobility impaired hunters are also available during waterfowl and dove seasons. (Please click here for regulations)

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