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Drone Rules for Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Ridgefield, Washington (WA) • United States
1071 S Hillhurst Rd.- River 'S' Unit & 28908 NW Main Ave- Carty Unit, Ridgefield, WA 98642, USA
Lat: 45.807 • Lng: -122.743
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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Drones are prohibited at Ridgefield NWR per USFWS regulations. Columbia River lowland wildlife is protected.

Drone Rules - Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Drone flights are banned at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone use within refuge boundaries
  • Research use requires a Special Use Permit from the refuge manager
  • Over 200 species use this Columbia River floodplain refuge; sandhill cranes and dusky Canada geese winter here in large numbers

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