Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
| Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of the United States | |
| Location | Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Antioch, California |
| Coordinates | 38°00′55″N 121°47′38″W / 38.0151989°N 121.7938444°W |
| Area | 55 acres (0.22 km2) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Official website |
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge is a sensitive sand dune habitat located near the city of Antioch, California on the south shore of the San Joaquin River-Stockton Deepwater Shipping Channel. It serves as a refuge for three endangered species of plants and insects, and is closed to the public except for tours and events supervised by Refuge staff. The Refuge was established in 1980. It is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.