Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a U.S. National Wildlife Refuge on Oregon's coast. It is one of six National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) comprising the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The refuge consists of several discontinuous tracts north and south of the Siletz River where it enters Siletz Bay south of Lincoln City. Previously closed to public use, excluding viewing from outside the refuge boundaries and during special events, the refuge now has a boat launch offering access to non-motorized boats. Alder Island Nature Trail caters to visitors on foot, opened in 2017, and is 0.85 miles (1.37 km) round trip.
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| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | Oregon |
| Size | 573 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| FWS region | Region 1 |
| Center point | 44.8902, -124.0082 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 17) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedNestucca Rx
19 mi from the center point
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 4.1 miDorchester House ↗Lincoln City, OR
- 5.9 miDepoe Bay Ocean Wayside ↗Depoe Bay, OR
- 6 miTradewinds Kingfisher (Cruiser) ↗Depoe Bay, OR
- 6 miDepoe Bay Bridge No. 01388 ↗Depoe Bay, OR
- 8.2 miRocky Creek Bridge No. 01089 ↗Otter Rock, OR
- 9.3 miLook-Out on Cape Foulweather, The ↗Otter Rock, OR
- 14.9 miYaquina Head Lighthouse ↗Newport, OR
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge?
573 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What state is Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge in?
Oregon.
Source: How states are assigned
How do I get to Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge?
A point inside the boundary is at 44.890, -124.008. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Is there a fire near Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Nestucca Rx at 19 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 17 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge?
7 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Dorchester House and Depoe Bay Ocean Wayside.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundary layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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