Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters
This is the Headquarters, Visitor Center and associated delta site of the 6,100-acre wildlife refuge. The refuge holds one of the last stands of naturally regenerated cottonwood-willow forest along the Lower Colorado River and is one of the last ecologically functioning river habitats in the southwest United States.
Over 222 species of waterfowl, shorebirds, and migrating birds have been identified in the area. The location is often host to uncommon birds blown in from the Baja, Mexico and California.
Great place to start your Havasu Trail visit.
Site Information
Region: West Coast
County: La Paz
Directions: To get to the Visitor Center from Lake Havasu City, follow Arizona Highway 95 south approximately 17 miles. The entry road to the Visitor Center, associated trails and fishing docks is on the right-hand side of the road at mile marker 161.
Latitude: 34.2914477
Longitude: -114.1046644
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm, Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Spring, Fall, and Winter are the best times to visit the refuge and enjoy mild temperatures.
Habitats: Marsh or Wetland, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Gilded Flicker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Mexican Duck, Sagebrush Sparrow
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Black-throated Sparrow, Gambel’s Quail, Greater Roadrunner, Loggerhead Shrike, Phainopepla, Vermilion Flycatcher, Western Kingbird, White-winged Dove, Yellow-headed Blackbird
Contact Information
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
60911 Highway 95
Parker, AZ 85344-9528
Phone: 928-667-4144
Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/bill-williams-river
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L710968
