WDFW Beach Season Information
Clam, mussel, and oyster seasons OPEN for harvest year-round.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife does not regulate shellfish harvest seasons on federally owned beaches. Access to Seal Rock Campground and tidelands is determined by the United States Forest Service. All Washington state safety rules, shellfish harvest regulations, and license requirements still apply.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife does not regulate shellfish harvest seasons on federally owned beaches. Access is determined by the United States Forest Service. All Washington state safety rules, shellfish harvest regulations, and license requirements still apply.
Please avoid trespass and respect privately owned tideland property boundaries.
WDFW shellfish seasons indicate the specific times of year when harvesting is permitted. Before heading to the beach, please also check the Department of Health (DOH) information below which is related to health of the shellfish and may be updated daily. To harvest on this beach, it must be both during the WDFW approved season and approved by the DOH.
This beach is mostly rocky and digging is difficult but there are some butter clams, native littleneck clams, Manila clams, horse clams and cockles present. There are geoducks in the sand below the rocky zone at extreme low tides (-2.0 feet or lower).
This is an excellent oyster beach.
From the south (Olympia, Shelton, Portland) travel north on Highway 101 through the town of Brinnon for one half a mile to Seal Rock Forest Service Campground. The site is well marked and is just off the highway on the right side of the road.
From the north (Port Angeles, Kingston) travel on Highway 104 to the Quilcene exit. Proceed south through Quilcene and continue south on Highway 101 for about eight miles to Seal Rock Forest Service Campground. The site is well marked and is just off the highway on the left side of the road.
The Seal Rock Forest Service Campground is open seasonally. There is seasonal camping, kayak/small boat launching and potable water on site. Pit toilets are present.