Camas National Wildlife Refuge near Hamer offers wetland and wildlife viewing along driving routes and a walking trail.
Plan your visit
2150 E 2350 N, Hamer, Idaho 83425
- Admission
- Free general admission; reservations or activities may cost extra
- Hours
- Refuge: half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset
- Parking
- Headquarters parking; follow posted access restrictions
- Restrooms
- Vault restrooms at headquarters
- Access
- Gravel walking trail; ask the refuge about specific mobility needs
- Setting
- Outdoor
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🐦 Birdwatching
- 🚗 3.5-mile and 7-mile auto routes
- 🥾 1.8-mile birding trail
- 📷 Wildlife photography
💡 Good to Know
- The birding trail starts behind the headquarters vault restrooms. It is open year-round but is not maintained in winter.
- Headquarters hours are Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Staff may be working in the field.
- Bring food, fuel and drinking water; the refuge warns that services are not available in Hamer.
Official information · Official refuge information and current visitor guidance
Listing review date: 2026-10-15
The refuge currently warns that drought and groundwater shortages may leave much or all of its wetlands dry and sharply reduce bird and wildlife viewing. Check conditions with refuge staff before making a special trip.