Plan Your Visit
Driving Directions
Maps
Best Shorebird Viewing
Shorebirds
migrating from as far south as Argentina stop to rest and feed in
Grays Harbor Estuary every spring. The estuary's open mudflats provide
ample food for the migrants, and great wildlife viewing opportunities
for the public.
Best shorebird viewing is usually between two hours before and two hours after high tide
from mid-April through mid-May. Birds can be viewed from the Sandpiper
Trail at Grays Harbor NWR.
Location
From Hoquiam, head west on Hwy 109,
Turn left on Paulson Road and right on
Airport Way.
Hours
The Refuge is open daily, daylight hours.
Parking
Limited parking is available across from
Lana's Hangar Cafe on Airport Way. Do not
park on the blacktop road west of the gate.
Prohibited Activities
Pets, bicycles, jogging, hunting, and boating (including kayaking) are not allowed on
the Refuge.
For More Information
Write or call:
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
c/o Nisqually
National Wildlife Refuge
100 Brown Farm Road
Olympia, WA 98516
Phone: (360) 753-9467
Hoquiam area services write or call:
Grays
Harbor Chamber of Commerce
506 Duffy Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Phone: (360) 532-1924
Grays
Harbor Shorebird Festival
Phone: 1-800-303-8498
