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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Portland, OR

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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

A floodplain wetland, meadow, and woodland refuge on the Willamette River in southeast Portland, known for birds and other wildlife.

SE 7th Avenue and Sellwood Blvd, Portland, OR 97202 · Portland, OR

About Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Oaks Bottom sits on the east bank of the Willamette River in southeast Portland, near the Sellwood Bridge. The refuge mixes meadows, marshes, forests, and a seasonal lake, and it is home to many bird species along with river otters, beavers, and deer. The Springwater Corridor trail runs along its western edge, and short paths lead to a wildlife viewing point. A tadpole pond serves as a teaching space, and volunteer groups help with habitat restoration and guided hikes. Dogs must stay on a leash.

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