Recreational Activities
- Wildlife photography and observation are the most popular refuge activities. There are permanent blinds throughout the refuge.
- Hiking is encouraged, but trails are not maintained, though most of the terrain permits cross-country hiking.
- Backpacking is the only way to experience remote parts of the refuge.
- Camping is free, but there are no reservations, and a 14 day limit. Generators and power equipment are prohibited.
- Bicycling is limited to roads open to motor vehicles, but the rough roads require sturdy bikes.
- Fishing is allowed in a few locations, with an Oregon fishing license.
- Hunting is permitted for a very limited number of deer, pronghorn and bighorn sheep.
- Rock collecting is limited seven pounds per day, only surface objects may be collected, Digging and blasting are not allowed. The nearby Bureau of Land Management Sunstone mine is a source for the Oregon state gemstone.
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