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Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge — Elk Grove, California
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Elk Grove: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.
Address1624 Hood Franklin Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95757
HoursBlue Heron Trails open every day, seasonal hours (FWS plan-your-visit snapshot: opens 6:30 a.m., closes 5:00 p.m. — check current hours on fws.gov before visiting)
PricesFree
Price notesFree entry per the official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service refuge pages, verified 2026-11-05. No dogs or pets allowed on the refuge.
Age notesNo official age guidance published — age fit Not confirmed; self-guided wetland trails only.
BookingNo reservation for trail entry stated on official FWS pages reviewed 2026-11-05.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility or sensory features were verified on the official FWS pages reviewed on 2026-11-05; no access tags applied. There is no visitor center on site.
ParkingTrailhead parking at the Blue Heron Trails lot; fee Not confirmed on official pages reviewed.
Hours in detailBlue Heron Trails is open every day, but hours are seasonal - the refuge lists opening at 6:30 AM and closing at 5:00 PM in its current hours block; check the posted hours before visiting.
AccessibilityBlue Heron Trails offers an accessible paved trail - about a mile of loops around managed wetlands - with educational kiosks and a pavilion. Stay on concrete pathways only. There is NO visitor center on site. NO dogs or pets are allowed. All refuge areas are closed to public entry unless explicitly posted as a nature trail, parking lot or special event; public use areas are day use only, and no overnight or unattended all-day parking is allowed.
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Plan a day around this — open the free plannerVenue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.