Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Siletz Bay NWR, Newport, Oregon: Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge is the only one of the Oregon Coastal Refuges truly accessible by car. U.S. Highway 101, which parallels the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Canada, traverses the wetlands of Siletz Bay refuge. Cormorants, sea lions, harbor seals, tufted puffins, and guillemots are just a few of the species that might be seen in Siletz Bay. For the best view, spotting scopes or binoculars are recommended.