This unit has limited access due to no available parking.
The South Sequim Bay Unit includes deciduous riparian forest and estuarine habitats. The property was purchased to restore the natural lower estuary and floodplain, and eliminate sedimentation.
The South Sequim Bay Unit is located 7.5 miles southeast of Sequim at Jimmy Come Lately Creek.
This unit is in the Dungeness-Elwha basin. Adjacent properties include Jamestown S'Klallam tribal lands, private residential and tidelands, and property owned by the Department of Transportation.
This unit is part of the North Olympic Wildlife Area.
Game Management Unit: 624
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 established parking
- No restroom
Recreation and access advisories
- Overnight parking and camping are prohibited.
Wildlife viewing
This unit includes deciduous riparian forest, wetlands, and estuary, 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
Habitat types on this unit include deciduous dominant riparian forest and estuary.
Special habitats and species
This unit provides critical habitat for several listed species, including the threatened Puget Sound chinook salmon, Hood Canal/Strait of Juan de Fuca summer chum salmon, and bull trout.
Conservation goals
- Protect and restore Oregon white oak and prairie habitat
- Restore lower estuary floodplain
- Protect and restore critical salmon habitat
This unit provides critical habitat for several listed species, including the threatened Puget Sound chinook salmon, Hood Canal/Strait of Juan de Fuca summer chum salmon, and bull trout.
- Protect and restore Oregon white oak and prairie habitat
- Restore lower estuary floodplain
- Protect and restore critical salmon habitat
Land stewardship
The South Sequim Unit was purchased to preclude development, restore natural lower estuary and floodplain habitat, and restore and protect critical salmon habitat.
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 2001 and 2005.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| US Fish and Wildlife Service | National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant |
| WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife | WDFW Game Fund (now Wildlife Fund) |
| WA Recreation and Conservation Office | Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account |
| WA Recreation and Conservation Office | Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program |
Management planning
2010 North Olympic 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.