Directions:

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge consists of several units in southwest Washington state: the Lewis and Reikkola units at the southern end of Willapa Bay, Leadbetter Point at the very northern end of the Long Beach peninsula, and Long Island in Willapa Bay.

The Refuge Headquarters is located near milemarker 24 on Washington State Highway 101.
From Portland, three different routes will lead to the Refuge:

-Highway 26 West to Highway 101 North
-Interstate 5 North to Washington State Route 4 West to Highway 101 South
-Highway 30 West to Highway 101 North

Refuge Headquarters: From Seaview, take Highway 101 north. Ignore the large brown sign saying "Willapa National Wildlife Refuge" with an arrow pointing north up Sandridge Road (this would take you to the Riekkola and Leadbetter Units). Refuge Headquarters is located approximately 10 miles from Seaview, near milemarker 24. A boat ramp on the left side of the highway offers the best departure point for Long Island.

Lewis Unit: From Highway 101, turn west on Jeldness Road (located between milemarkers 18 and 19). Jeldness Road dead-ends at the Lewis Unit Parking Area.

Reikkola Unit: From Highway 101, turn north onto Sandridge Road just east of Seaview, Washington. At 67th Place, turn right (east). 67th Place becomes Yeaton Road, which will dead-end into the refuge.

Leadbetter Unit: From Highway 101, turn north on Sandridge Road. Near Oysterville, jog west and continue north on Stackpole Road until the road terminates at a parking lot on the edge of Refuge area. It is approximately 20 miles from Highway 101 to the Leadbetter parking area. NOTE: The parking lot is owned by Washington State Parks and located on adjacent Leadbetter State Park. Washington State Parks charges a $5 parking fee unless you have a Washington Vehicle Use Permit. For information on obtaining parking pass, visit the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Vehicle Use Permit website.

REMINDER: No dogs are permitted at any unit of the refuge, including trails and parking lots. For the protection of wildlife and the enjoyment of other visitors, please leave your pets at home. Certified aid dogs are welcome. Dogs may be used to retrieve downed birds while hunting waterfowl to prevent waste.

Maps

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge Map

Long Island Map (including campground locations)

Leadbetter Unit Trails Map

Detailed Willapa National Wildlife Refuge map (caution: large file)

Willapa NWR Complex Home
3888 SR 101, Ilwaco, WA 98624
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