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This Refuge is closed to the public

To prevent disturbance to extremely sensitive seabirds and marine mammals; Copalis, Flattery Rocks, and Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuges are closed to all public access and the surrounding waters within 200 yards are closed to all watercraft.

Visit Us

Copalis, Flattery Rocks, and Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuges are closed to visitation to protect sensitive wildlife from human disturbance. There is a 200-yard buffer zone surrounding each island. However, there are opportunities to view wildlife with binoculars or spotting scopes from watercraft and from several beaches along the coast, including Shi Shi, Cape Alava, Rialto, Second, Ruby, and Kalaloch.

Visit Oregon Islands NWR

Activities

The rocks and islands along Washington's outer coast provide vital habitat for nesting and migrating bird populations. These sentinels are home to some of the country's largest seabird breeding populations. In addition, marine mammals feed in the waters surrounding the islands and rest on the low crags. While there is a 200-yard buffer zone surrounding each island to protect sensitive wildlife, there are opportunities to view wildlife with binoculars or spotting scopes from watercraft and from several beaches along the coast, including Shi Shi, Cape Alava, Rialto, Second, Ruby, and Kalaloch.

Other Facilities in the Complex

  • Flattery Rocks NWR
  • Quillayute Needles NWR
  • San Juan Islands NWR
  • Dungeness NWR
  • Protection Island NWR

Locations

Copalis National Wildlife Refuge