This unit has limited access due to no available parking.
The Satsop Unit is restored floodplain habitat, mostly comprised of open water and riparian habitats.
The unit is located near the confluence of the Satsop River and the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor County.
The Satsop Unit is located in Pacific Northwest Coast in the Lower Chehalis River watershed.
This unit is part of the Chehalis Wildlife Area.
Game Management Units: 660, 651
Getting there
Maps and directions to WDFW-managed access points for this unit. Opens Google Maps in a new tab.
Recreation and public access
A Discover Pass is required on WDFW lands -- including water access areas, wildlife areas, and campgrounds -- unless you already have a Vehicle Access Pass issued with the purchase of an eligible hunting or fishing license. Recreate responsibly on public lands: please know the Public Conduct Rules.
Public facility information:
- No developed parking area
- No restroom
Recreation and access advisories
- Overnight parking and camping are prohibited
Hunting
This unit is popular for waterfowl hunting.
Hunting advisories
- It is unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading) other than nontoxic shot when hunting for waterfowl, coot, or snipe (WAC 220-414-040).
Wildlife viewing
This unit has river floodplain habitat, offering opportunities to view a variety of wildlife.
Search for potential birding opportunities on or near a wildlife area unit by using eBird Northwest, a citizen science database portal that provides freely-shared bird lists at 'hotspots' and interactive maps plus other birding information updated daily.
Conservation
Maintained as functioning floodplain, this unit is mostly comprised of open water and riparian habitats.
Conservation goals
- Protect and restore riparian and floodplain habitat
Land stewardship
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 1970 and 1990.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| WA Recreation and Conservation Office | State Bond Account |
Management planning
2006 Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area Management Plan
Every eight to 10 years, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) revises management plans for each of its 33 wildlife areas to document current conditions, address new agency initiatives, and identify new management priorities and actions. In between those major revisions, WDFW updates plans every two years to outline short-term objectives and accomplishments. In 2014, WDFW began the process of updating existing plans, many of which were written in 2006. The new plans are being developed with significant public participation and input.