The Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge offers 24 publicly accessible units across an 80-mile stretch with no recreation fees, featuring multiple access points by foot and/or boat for fishing, wildlife observation, and photography.

Key amenities vary by unit but include boat launches, hiking trails, picnic areas, and seasonal bicycle access (May 15-August 15). Day-use hours are 2 hours before sunrise to 1.

5 hours after sunset, with camping allowed only on gravel bars for up to 7 days per 30-day period.