Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

Washington State

About Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

This sandy spit wilderness hosts migrating shorebirds and elk herds while offering peaceful beach walks with views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Olympics. The combination of wildlife viewing and serene waterfront scenery makes it a tranquil escape.

Reviews

★★★★★ 6 months ago

We had a wonderful day roaming the trails and enjoying the Beach views. If you're going to try to walk out to the lighthouse you have to really look at the tide tables and be ready. Good mix of trails with Beach forest and open land. Lots of parking a very friendly ranger with great information about the area. America the beautiful passes are accepted.

— Tim Traveler

★★★★★ 5 months ago

Love this spectacular park! It is a walk from the parking area and a steep climb to the beach but you won’t be sorry! The views are incomparable and the walk to the lighthouse is a challenge worth taking😊

— V. Jane Benton

★★★★☆ 6 months ago

Beautiful paved walking trail. The path down to the beach is pretty steep, so keep that in mind. The "Primitive" trail is well kept, just unpaved, and slightly longer.

— Kim Luttrell

★★★★★ 6 months ago

Magnificent scenery and remarkable beaches. The spit extends over five miles into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with the New Dungeness Lighthouse situated at the end. The numerous and remarkable logs washed ashore add to the allure.

— John Quist

★★★★★ 8 months ago

Best place for activities like hiking, photography, picnicking and camping. There is a place where you can view lighthouse very close with the help of installed binoculars. It has a beautiful, photogenic, longest natural sand spit in U.S.A.

— Frequent Traveller

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