James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Kahuku, Hawaii.

James Campbell NWR is located in Kahuku, Ko‘olauloa on the island of O‘ahu. One of the few scattered remnants of natural wetlands that still exist on O‘ahu, the Refuge was established in 1976 for the purpose of providing habitat for endangered Hawaiian waterbirds. Further expansion was authorized in 2005 for the purposes of providing additional habitat for endangered waterbirds, migratory shorebirds, waterfowl, seabirds, endangered and native plant species, endangered ‘īlioholo-i-ka-uaua (Hawaiian monk seal), and threatened honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle); providing increased wildlife-dependent public uses; and assisting with flood damage reduction in the local area.

Things to Do at James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge include:

Nearby Activities

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Public entry into the refuge is prohibited unless authorized by the refuge manager or participating in scheduled tours by refuge staff personnel. The refuge office is located on Oahu's north shore in Haleiwa at 66-590 Kamehameha Highway.

GPS Coordinates: 21.68443600000000, -157.95523000000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 808) 637-6330

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