Washington Islands Wilderness, Coastal wilderness area in Olympic Coast, United States.
The Washington Islands Wilderness encompasses more than 600 islands, rocks, and reefs stretching along Washington's coastline from Cape Flattery to Copalis Beach.
Theodore Roosevelt established the original reservations of Flattery Rocks, Quillayute Needles, and Copalis Rock through executive orders in October 1907.
The wilderness protection reflects the American commitment to preserving natural landscapes through the National Wilderness Preservation System established in 1964.
Public access to the islands is prohibited year-round, with wildlife observation permitted only from boats maintaining a distance of 500 feet from the shores.
The islands provide nesting grounds for over 70 percent of Washington's seabirds and contain some of the largest seabird colonies in the continental United States.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 47.74440,-124.49400
Latest update: May 2, 2025 12:31
Hoh Rainforest
44.5 km
Ruby Beach
7 km
La Push Beach
18.9 km
Rialto Beach
22.5 km
Hall of Mosses Trail
44.3 km
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
23.7 km
Destruction Island Lighthouse
7.8 km
Bogachiel State Park
19.8 km
Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge
31.9 km
Quinault Cultural Center and Museum
47.4 km
Copalis National Wildlife Refuge
40.3 km
Forks Timber Museum
22.7 km
Forks Timber Museum
22.7 km
Wedding Rock Petroglyphs
48 km
Third Beach
16.3 km
First Beach
20.6 km
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16.5 km
Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center
43.8 km
Beach 1
21.5 km
Forks Loggers Memorial
22.7 km
Sol Duc River Bridge
39.4 km
Middle Rock
3.2 km
Hoh Head
2.9 km
Hole-in-the-Wall
24.9 km
Yellow Banks
41.7 km
Forks Visitor Information Center
22.7 km
Three D Beach
17.4 km
Kayostia Beach
35.5 kmReviews
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