Sonny Bono Salton Sea NWR Trail Maps and Area Map

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The refuge has two observation towers and trails: at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and at the refuge's Unit 1 off of  Vendel Road.

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Refuge Map
Refuge Map
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Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge
Located in Southern California, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge is on the border of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and a massive commercial agriculture operation that is the Imperial Valley. At an elevation of 227 feet below sea level, the refuge sees some of the hottest temperatures...
National Wildlife Refuge
Calipatria,CA
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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Washington,DC
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Desert
Lake
Rural
Wetland
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Hiking
Wildlife viewing