Cape Flattery is the most northwestern point in the contiguous United States. When you visit Neah Bay and Cape Flattery, you are guest of the Makah People. When you visit, take a moment to review the map of the Makah Lands located across from the Museum. This will help you determine what to see while visiting, their significance to the Makah People, and the expectations and restrictions that your hosts may have of you as you visit.

• Get directions from Google Maps.
• Get directions from MapQuest.

• See area weather chart.
• See Canyon Country Weather for more information.
• Sunrise/Sunset

Makah Recreational Use Permits

The Makah Tribe requires that all nonresident motor vehicles entering the Makah Nation for recreation purposes purchase a Recreational Use Permit. This permit may be purchased at the Makah Tribal Council, Makah Marina, Big Salmon Fishing Resort, Washburn's General Store, Makah Museum, Neah Bay Charter and Tackle, Makah Fuel Company, and the Makah Smoke Shop.

• Permits cost $7.00 per car and they are valid for the calendar year during which they are purchased.
• Visitors that have official business with the Tribe, or who purchase a Makah Fishing Permit, will be issued a complimentary Recreational Use Permit. The purpose of the permits is to maintain proper use of the Makah Nation's most popular tourist areas, such as the Cape Trail, Hobuck Beach, and the Shi Shi Trail.
• For Recreation Permit Information, phone 360-645-3213.
• The permit entitles the purchaser access to public recreational areas. Be respectful of private property areas.
• Be respectful of all beaches and other natural environments by not littering, hunting, driving on beaches, or harvesting plants or animals, including firewood, shells, and driftwood.

Northwest Forest Pass

The Northwest Forest Pass is a vehicle pass required at all designated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon. For more information, visit our Northwest Forest Pass page.

• See US Forest Service Restrictions and Regulations.
• See US Forest Service Recreation Reservations.
• See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry.
• See Encountering Wild Animals.

• Once past the Makah Tribal Center the road becomes gravel and can be rough, particularly in the winter months.
• See Backcountry Considerations.
• See Backcountry Emergencies.