The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is located along the central Coast of California within the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Complex, an 18-mile-long coastal dunes landscape that occupies approximately 20,000 acres of southwestern San Luis Obispo County and northwestern Santa Barbara County. The Dune
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
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- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 805-644-5185 · hoppermountain@fws.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you fish at Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Often restricted to protect wildlife — many refuges limit or prohibit pets. Check this refuge before you go.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Wildlife Refuge land.
Nearby sites
Joe Decruyenaere / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Point Sal
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
bill mulder from santa margarita, usa / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Santa Margarita Lake
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.