This unit has limited access due to no available parking.
The Nile Springs Unit contributes wetland and nesting habitat for fish and wildlife species on Nile Creek along the Naches River. NOTE: The WDFW property is small and there are no hunting opportunities due to the property's close proximity to surrounding private residences.
The WDFW property is in the rural community of Nile in Yakima County.
Situated amidst the Cascade Mountains in Central Washington, the WDFW-owned property is on Nile Creek, west of and adjacent to the Naches River in the Nile Valley.
This unit is part of the Oak Creek Wildlife Area.
Game Management Unit: 352
Recreation and public access
A Discover Pass is required on WDFW lands -- including water access areas, wildlife areas, and campgrounds -- unless you already have a Vehicle Access Pass issued with the purchase of an eligible hunting or fishing license. Recreate responsibly on public lands: please know the Public Conduct Rules.
Public facility information:
- No developed parking
- No restrooms
Recreation and access advisories
- No overnight parking or camping.
- No hunting opportunities due to the close proximity of the unit's property to surrounding private residences.
- Respect private property—please do NOT trespass.
Wildlife viewing
Wildlife viewing opportunities are minimal due to the size and location of the unit. Species that may be seen are cougar, deer, elk, bald eagle, band-tailed pigeon, ducks (including wood duck), geese, Eurasian collared dove, mourning dove, and quail.
Search for potential birding opportunities on or near a wildlife area unit by using eBird Northwest, a citizen science database portal that provides freely-shared bird lists at 'hotspots' and interactive maps plus other birding information updated daily.
Conservation
The Nile Springs Unit includes property that was historically a fish rearing pond, but which now provides wetland and nesting habitat for fish and wildlife species on Nile Creek along the Naches River.
Special habitats and species
The unit includes primarily riparian habitat classified as Columbia Basin Riparian Woodland and Shrubland. Special species that may occur on the unit include wood duck.
Conservation goals
- Maintain or improve riparian and instream habitat for fish and wildlife
The unit includes primarily riparian habitat classified as Columbia Basin Riparian Woodland and Shrubland. Special species that may occur on the unit include wood duck.
- Maintain or improve riparian and instream habitat for fish and wildlife
Land stewardship
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 1961 and 2018.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife | WA Dept. of Fisheries Funds |
Management planning
2018 Oak Creek Wildlife Area Management Plan
In 2018, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) updated the management plan for the Oak Creek Wildlife Area, which consists of three units. The management plan addresses the status of wildlife species in the area and their habitat, the progress of restoration efforts, and public recreation opportunities. The plan covers activities for three landscapes in the Cowiche, Oak Creek, and Rock Creek units. Every eight to 10 years, WDFW revises management plans for each of its 33 wildlife areas to document current conditions, address new agency initiatives, and identify new management priorities and actions. In between those major revisions, WDFW updates plans every two years to outline short-term objectives and accomplishments.
Planning Advisory Committee
Oak Creek Wildlife Area Advisory Committee