Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

The Willapa National Wildlife Refuge contains 17,000 acres of tidelands, temperate rainforest, ocean beaches, small streams, and old growth coastal cedar forest.

The refuge, established in 1937, protects essential habitats for migrating birds at a time when numerous estuaries faced destruction along the Pacific coast.

The Wings Over Willapa festival brings together nature enthusiasts for hiking expeditions, boat trips, and educational activities focused on local wildlife observation.

Visitors can access multiple units around south Willapa Bay and the Long Beach Peninsula, with the headquarters located at 7112 67th Place.

The refuge maintains several rare sections of old growth coastal cedar forest, offering views of the Pacific Northwest as it existed 100 years ago.

Location: Pacific County

Inception: 1937

Shares border with: Teal Slough Natural Resources Conservation Area

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/willapa

GPS coordinates: 46.44170,-123.96700

Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:05