Dungeness Recreation Area

 

One of the premier parks of Clallam County, is a 216-acre county park located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca,15 miles east of Port Angeles, off Highway 101 and 3 miles north on Kitchen Dick Road.

Park facilities include 67 campsites with fire pits and picnic tables located in two camp loops with full service rest rooms and showers in each loop. A 1-mile long scenic bluff trail with picnic sites, a pocket picnic area, a group picnic area with shelter, and equestrian trails, are just of few of the extras. There is also a 100-acre upland bird hunting area that is open Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays during the general hunting season. There is a charge for camping and shower use. A dump station is available for use at no charge for paying campers. There are no hookups for water or electricity, however, water is available at designated areas in the park. Reservations are not available, camping is on a first-come first served basis.

Park users enjoy camping, hiking, water views, upland trails and horseback riding trails, hunting, beach combing, shell fishing, picnicking, bird watching, and other outdoor recreation activities.

Basic camp ground regulations:

  • Self registration
  • One extra non-camping vehicle may be allowed in sites that are large enough to safely handle vehicle within site pad. Extra vehicle must be registered on camp fee permit and proper fee paid.
  • The occupancy of a single campsite shall be limited to 6 individuals or a single nuclear family.
  • A 15-day continuous camping limit will be enforced.
  • Pets are allowed on leashes, no longer than 8 feet.

The camp ground is open February 1 - September 30 each year, with other park facilities open year round. The park gate is closed at dusk and is managed by a resident park manager who lives on the site year round. Opportunities for park hosts are available, those interested in being a park host should contact the park manager. The address of the Dungeness Recreation Area is 554 Voice of America West, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone (360) 683-5847.

The park also serves as a trailhead for the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Spit and Lighthouse, a seven mile long natural sand spit (the longest in the nation). This area is a paradise for bird lovers. A wide variety of sea and land birds can be spotted feeding along the beaches. Eagles, quail and other resident or migratory wild birds are also seen throughout the area. In the tide flats, seals bask in the sun and shellfish abound. At the end of the 7-mile spit is the oldest lighthouse north of the Columbia River which has been guiding ships safely since 1857. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service charges a small access fee for those who wish to visit the refuge. Pets are not allowed on the spit. For more information on the Dungeness Light House please visit: www.newdungenesslighthouse.com

Directions:
From Port Angeles Follow US 101 to Kitchen-Dick Road. Turn north following Kitchen-Dick to the end, turn east and drive a short distance until you see Voice of America Road on your left. Turn left and follow the signs.

Travel Time:
20-30 minutes

Mileage Distance:
15 miles

Best Time of Year:
Any Time

Special Notes:
Pets on leash in campground, no pets allowed on the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge Spit, Entrance Fee

Contact
Dungeness Country Park
360-683-5847