Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge

About Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1991 with a donation of 46 acres of tidal salt marsh, Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge was created to protect and enhance estuarine fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. Now encompassing 578 acres, Siletz Bay NWR features salt marsh, brackish marsh, tidal sloughs, mudflats, and coniferous and deciduous forestland.The Refuge protects high quality coastal wetlands and uplands next to Siletz Bay from encroaching development and enhances habitat for a variety of birds and mammals. The river, bay and estuary habitats at Siletz Bay NWR supports large runs of anadromous fish including Chinook and Coho salmon, Cutthroat Trout, and Steelhead Trout. Juvenile salmonids benefit from several tidal marsh restoration projects on the Refuge.

How to Get There

Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located just south of Lincoln City along US Highway 101. Look for the refuge sign and turn east onto Millport Slough Lane into the refuge parking lot. GPS Coordinates are coordinates are 44°53’42.87”N 124°00’34.14”W.

Plan Your Visit to Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)