Nihoa is unlike any other Northwestern Hawaiian Island (NWHI) with its nine hundred-foot cliffs, basalt rock surface, and tiny beach. This small island is about 1-square km and is at the southeastern end of the NWHI chain. What today seems impossible, this remote land of rugged cliffs and steep valleys housed Hawaiians
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Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you fish at Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Can you swim here?
Yes — swimming is available at Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge. There are typically no lifeguards, so swim at your own risk and check conditions.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Often restricted to protect wildlife — many refuges limit or prohibit pets. Check this refuge before you go.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Wildlife Refuge land.
Nearby sites
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
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Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
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