About Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge was established by Executive Order on January 20, 1915 for the land to be “. . . as a refuge, preserve and breeding ground for native birds.” The original 226.02 acres were known as the Dungeness Spit Reservation. This purpose applies to all portions of Dungeness NWR.Most of the additional tracts acquired between the years 1972-1999, for a total of 39 acres, that make up the Refuge were authorized by the same Public Law and purchased with funds authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. The Act authorized the “. . . acquisition of refuge lands for the development, advancement, management, conservation, and protection of fish and wildlife resources . . .” and “. . . for the benefit of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in performing its activities and services. Additional land was purchased from willing sellers, received through donations, or easements.Note: Bold language is from the original establishing legislation.
How to Get There
For electronic navigation instructions use the following address:600 Voice of America RoadSequim, WA 98382From U.S. Highway 101, 3 miles west of Sequim, turn north on Kitchen Dick Road.Continue north for approximately 3.2 miles. The road turns sharply to the right and becomes Lotzgessel Road.In .2 miles turn left into the Dungeness County Recreation Area on Voice of America Road.Continue through the campground to the end of Voice of America Road and the Refuge parking lot.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
Heading to Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge?
No central reservation system listed for Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/1382) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge?
For electronic navigation instructions use the following address:600 Voice of America RoadSequim, WA 98382From U.S. Highway 101, 3 miles west of Sequim, turn north on Kitchen Dick Road.Continue north for approximately 3.2 miles. The road turns sharply to the right and becomes Lotzgessel Road.In .2 miles turn left into the Dungeness County Recreation Area on Voice of America Road.Continue through t…
How do I contact Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge?
You can reach the park at phone: 360-457-8451 or email: fw1wamaritime@fws.gov.
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