The Washington Islands Wilderness is made up of 870 rocks, islands, and reefs sitting along 100 miles of Washington coastline, from Cape Flattery in the north to Copalis Beach in the south.
The wilderness consists of three National Wildlife Refuges: Flattery Rocks, Quillayute Needles, and Copalis. All three are closed to the public, with wilderness viewing allowed only from boats and the mainland.
Over a million seabirds, waterfowl, and shorebirds live on the rocks and islands during migration season, and 14 species of seabirds use them to raise their young. Mammals such as sea lions, sea otters, and harbor seals live nearby.
Listed below are some of the best places to view the rocks from the shore:
Flattery Rocks National Wildlife Refuge:
Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge: