North Olympic Wildlife Area Snow Creek-Salmon Creek Unit
The Snow Creek-Salmon Creek unit is 156 acres located at the confluence of Snow and Salmon creeks at Discovery Bay. It was acquired for stream, riparian, and estuarine restoration and protection. Habitat types include scrub-shrub wetland, marsh wetland, forested wetland, wet upland meadows, upland and estuary.
Viewing Opportunities
Birds
Birds of Prey
Eagles
Shorebirds
Songbirds
Upland Birds
Wading Birds
Waterfowl
Mammals
Deer
Elk
Small Mammals
Other
Butterflies
Reptiles/Amphibians
Spawning Salmon
Wildflowers
How to Get Here
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Map and Driving Directions
Access Site #1
Driving Directions From intersection of Hwy 101 and S.R. 20 drive west on Hwy 101 approximately .3 miles to west Uncas road. Turn left on west Uncas road. Drive approximately .3 miles to unimproved parking area. Area is accessible by foot, no maintained trails.
Parking/Restroom Information No improved parking. No restroom.
Unique Features
This area has an extensive estuary and riparian restoration in progress. Good opportunity to observe summer chum salmon spawning. Good bird watching opportunities.
Other Information
No overnight parking or camping.
A Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass
is required on all WDFW lands. Learn more at DiscoverPass.wa.gov
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