Washington Recreation Areas

Directions Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is located 8 miles northeast of Olympia, Washington. ¢From Interstate 5 southbound, take exit 114. Make a right at the traffic light, go under the freeway and make a right into the Refuge. Follow the entrance road to the two public parking lots. ¢From Interstate

Directions Located over 100 miles of Washington’s Pacific coast from Flattery Rocks south to Copalis Beach. Because of the fragile and remote nature of the Refuge all the islands are closed to human disturbance. A 200-yard buffer zone surrounds each island to protect the wildlife. However the Refuges and their

Directions The refuge is north of Highway 101, west of Sequim, in Clallam County, Washington, approximately 15 miles east of Port Angeles on the southerly side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Turn north on Kitchen-Dick Road and continue 3 miles to Dungeness Recreation Area. Go through the recreation

Directions Located over 100 miles of Washington’s Pacific coast from Flattery Rocks south to Copalis Beach. These islands are closed to the public in order to protect seabird nesting sites. Islands can be viewed from coastal highway or ocean beaches. Phone 360-457-8451 Activities WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Washington Campgrounds Hiking

Directions The refuge is located at the western city limits of Hoquiam, Washington. Take State Highway 109 to Paulson Road, turn south, then west to parking areas adjacent to Bowerman Airfield. Phone 360-753-9467 Activities HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Campground Reservations Washington Campgrounds Hiking Trails Washington Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More

Directions Lewis and Clark Refuge is administered from the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge office. To reach the office, exit Interstate 5 to Longview, Washington. Proceed west on Highway 4 to Cathlamet. Continue on Highway 4 about 1 mile past Cathlamet. Turn left on Steamboat Slough Road. Refuge headquarters is about

Directions From the intersection of Highway 395 and Highway 20 (Main and Third) in Colville, go 6 miles east on Highway 20 to Artman-Gibson Road. Turn right on this road; and go 1.7 miles to an intersection with 4 corners. Turn left onto Kitt-Narcisse Road; and go 2.2 miles until

Directions McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge is located off of Highway 395, five miles south of Pendleton, Oregon, and 7 miles south of I-84. Phone 509-546-8300 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Campground Reservations Washington Campgrounds Hiking Trails Washington Hiking Trails Related Link(s)

Directions From Portland, take Highway 84 east to Highway 730. Take Highway 12 north and make a right on Maple Street. Refuge visitor facilities are a quarter of a mile from Highway 12. Phone 509-546-8300 Activities BIKING, BOATING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY,

Directions Travel west from Vancouver, Washington on State Highway 14 to milepost 36, first driveway on the right. The office and residence are combined, with the office entrance on the south side of the building on the first floor. Phone 360-835-8767 Campground Reservations Washington Campgrounds Hiking Trails Washington Hiking Trails

Directions Protection Island Refuge is located at the mouth of Discovery Bay in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The island is closed to the public to protect nesting seabirds and harbor seals. Private boat tours around the island are available from nearby marinas. Phone 360-457-8451 Campground Reservations Washington Campgrounds

Directions The refuge is located over 100 miles of Washington’s coast from Flattery Rocks south to Copalis Beach. These islands are closed to the public in order to protect seabird nesting sites. Islands can be viewed from coastal highway or ocean beaches. Phone 360-457-8451 Campground Reservations Washington Campgrounds Hiking Trails

Directions To reach the Carty and River “S” Units of the refuge, take the Ridgefield exit from Interstate 5 approximately 20 miles north of Vancouver, Washington. Drive 3 miles west to Ridgefield, where you will see signs directing you to these units. To reach the Ridgeport Dairy Unit, take the

Directions San Juan Islands Refuge is located on Northern Puget Sound. Best access to the islands is by boat from Anacortes or Friday Harbor. Several of the refuge islands can be viewed from Washington State Ferries that traverse the area. Write for map and regulations. Phone 360-457-8451 Activities WILDLIFE VIEWING

Directions From the town of Toppenish, take Highway 97 south approximately 10 miles. The refuge entrance is on the west side of Highway 97. Phone 509-865-2405 Activities HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Washington Campgrounds Hiking Trails Washington Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Washington Recreation Areas In the agriculturally-intensive Yakima Valley

Directions The refuge is located south of the town of Cheney, Washington. Visitors can reach the public use area by driving 4 miles south from Highway 904 in Cheney on the Cheney-Plaza Road. The refuge entrance is marked by a large entrance sign and arrow pointing down Smith Road. Drive

Directions The refuge is located 13 miles north of Ilwaco, Washington, on Highway 101. From Interstate 5, take the Longview exit. Take Highway 4 west to Highway 101. Proceed south on Highway 101 about 5 miles to refuge headquarters. Phone 360-484-3482 Activities BOATING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING