The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has expanded hunting opportunities at three units of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge for the 2020-2021 season. For more info click here:
Expanded Hunting Opportunities
Long Island Campgrounds Are Now Open
The campgrounds on Long Island are now open on a first come, first served basis. There is a limit of five people per campsite, and dogs are not allowed. Please note that campgrounds are primitive with no potable water. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring, but there are no trash receptacles, so please pack out your own trash. There is a vault toilet at each of the five campgrounds*, but visitors may find reduced or limited restroom services. You are advised to bring your own soap, water, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer and toilet paper, as well as a mask or bandana to cover your nose and mouth. Visitors should continue to practice social distancing when recreating outdoors.
*There are a total of 20 campsites distributed at five campgrounds. UPDATE:
A permit for camping on Long Island is required beginning September 4 (at 4 PM) through September 24 (during the early elk archery season). Self-issue camping permits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Refuge Headquarters parking lot orientation panel. Camping permits are required for both hunters and non-hunters.