At Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, the world's longest natural sand spit softens the rough sea waves to form a quiet bay and harbor, sand and gravel beaches, and tide flats. In these calm waters and tide flats, wildlife find food, a place to rest, and protection from winds and pounding surf. Eelgrass beds in the bay and harbor provide food for Pacific black brant and a nursery for young salmon and steelhead. Tide flats teem with migrating shorebirds in spring and fall; flocks of waterfowl find food and rest in these protected waters during the winter.
The Refuge protects critical habitat for wildlife and provides viewing opportunities for people. To ensure that wildlife continue to have a place to rest and feed, some recreational activities are allowed only in selected areas during certain times of the year. Portions of the Refuge are closed to provide sanctuary for wildlife during critical feeding, resting, and nesting times. Visit the Refuge during different seasons to see the variety of wildlife that use Refuge habitats. |
| Fees: |
There is a $3.00 per day per family entrance fee. Children under 16 enter free. A Refuge Annual Pass, Golden Eagle, Age, and Access Passports and a Federal Duck Stamp also admit a family. |
| Hours: |
Open daily from sunrise to sunset. |
| Directions: |
West of Sequim on Highway 101, turn north on Kitchen-Dick Road. Continue three miles to Dungeness Recreation Area. Go through the recreation area to the Refuge parking lot.
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| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 48 10.95N; 123 6.07W. |
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| Regulations: |
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.
Closed Areas (Year-round)
Graveyard Spit, portions of Dungeness Spit, and a 100 yard buffer zone around these areas are closed to public entry.
Prohibited Activities
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