Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge was established by Executive Order on January 20, 1915 for the land to be “. . . as a refuge, preserve and breeding ground for native birds.” The original 226.02 acres were known as the Dungeness Spit Reservation. This purpose applies to all portions of Dungeness NWR. Most of the additional tracts acquired between the years 1972-1999, for a total of 39 acres, that make up the Refuge were authorized by the same Public Law and purchased with funds authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. The Act authorized the “. . . acquisition of refuge lands for the development, advancement, management, conservation, and protection of fish and wildlife resources . . .” and “. . . for the benefit of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in performing its activities and services. Additional land was purchased from willing sellers, received through donations, or easements. Note: Bold language is from the original establishing legislation.

For electronic navigation instructions use the following address: 600 Voice of America Road Sequim, WA 98382 From U.S. Highway 101, 3 miles west of Sequim, turn north on Kitchen Dick Road. Continue north for approximately 3.2 miles. The road turns sharply to the right and becomes Lotzgessel Road. In .2 miles turn left into the Dungeness County Recreation Area on Voice of America Road. Continue through the campground to the end of Voice of America Road and the Refuge parking lot.