Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge

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Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in southwest Washington state, within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The refuge provides a variety of habitats including riparian wetlands, Columbia River riparian corridor blocks, transitional woodlands from lower elevation willows, and cottonwoods to mid-elevation old-growth fir and cedar with associated native understory shrubs, open meadows, and numerous streams and seeps. ()

Established: 1990 (35 years ago)Area: 0.85 mi²Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°36'18"N, 122°4'41"W

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Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Multnomah Falls, Oneonta Gorge, Wahkeena Falls, Horsetail Falls.

2.7 miSW
Scenic natural area with steep falls
Multnomah Falls, Washougal
70 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscape of the Pacific Northwest, Multnomah Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder that draws visitors from around the globe. This majestic waterfall is located in the Columbia River Gorge, just a short drive east of Portland, Oregon, and within...
1.1 miS
Natural attraction, Hiking trail, Geologic formation
Oneonta Gorge, Cascade Locks
28 min walk • Nestled in the verdant embrace of the Columbia River Gorge, Oneonta Gorge offers a breathtaking natural spectacle that captivates the hearts of adventurers and nature lovers alike. This hidden chasm, located near Cascade Locks in the United States, is renowned for its...
3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Wahkeena Falls, Washougal
82 min walk • Nestled within the lush greenery of the Columbia River Gorge, Wahkeena Falls is a captivating natural wonder in the state of Oregon, near the city of Washougal. This majestic waterfall is a highlight for visitors exploring the scenic area, offering a refreshing respite...
1.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Horsetail Falls, Cascade Locks
30 min walk • Horsetail Falls is a waterfall along the Columbia River Gorge in the U.S. state of Oregon. The waterfall is easily accessed, in contrast to its near neighbor Oneonta Falls, as it is right next to the Historic Columbia River Highway.
6 miSW
Natural attraction, Waterfall, State park
Bridal Veil Falls, Washougal
154 min walk • The Bridal Veil Falls in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon is a waterfall located on Bridal Veil Creek. It is located in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
3.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Fairy Falls, Washougal
84 min walk • Fairy Falls is a 20-foot waterfall on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge in the United States. As part of a tributary of Wahkeena Creek, Fairy Falls is located upstream from the much larger Wahkeena Falls.
5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Coopey Falls, Washougal
131 min walk • Coopey Falls is a waterfall on Coopey Creek in the Columbia River Gorge, on the Historic Columbia River Highway in Multnomah County, Oregon. The falls is a horsetail waterfall with a drop of 150 feet. The falls was named after Charles Coopey, who once owned the land adjacent to the falls.
2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Wiesendanger Falls, Washougal
65 min walk • Wiesendanger Falls, also known as Double Falls and Twanklaskie Falls, is a 50-foot waterfall on the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
5 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Sherrard Point, Mount Hood National Forest
128 min walk • Larch Mountain is an extinct volcano near Portland, Oregon. The name is misleading, as no western larch can be found there. It received that name when early lumbermen sold the noble fir wood as larch.
5.4 miNE
City
North Bonneville
139 min walk • North Bonneville is a city in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area along the Columbia River in Skamania County, Washington, United States. The population was 593 at the 2000 census and 956 at the 2010 census.
5.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Wahe Falls, Cascade Locks
141 min walk • Wahe Falls, also called Moffett Creek Falls, is an 80-foot waterfall on the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. Wahe Falls is the last of several waterfalls along Moffett Creek. The mouth of the Creek is within the limits of the John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor.