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Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge Merzperson at English Wikipedia / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
About this site

Old-growth forest surrounded by a tumultuous ocean set the primeval scene at Cape Meares. Its cliffs support five species of nesting seabirds and a pair of Peregrine Falcons, a species recovered from the brink of extinction. Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1938, boasts views of nearby rocky islands

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Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge

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This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Where it is
45.4881, -123.9654
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Cape Meares 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 Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge?

Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Oregon Coast Trail. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?

Yes — Cape Meares 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

Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Pacific Region's / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge

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Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge USFWS Headquarters' photostream / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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Nestucca River Recreation Area M.O. Stevens at en.wikipedia / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Nestucca River Recreation Area

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Henry Hagg Lake Meronim / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Henry Hagg Lake

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

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