Three Arch Rocks NWR

Established in 1907, Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge is the oldest regional refuge in the United States. Consisting of 17 acres of rock islands offshore from Oceanside, west of Tillamook, it provides nesting for large numbers of common murres and tufted puffins. Brandt's and pelagic cormorants also use the area.

The rocks and wildlife can be observed from boats but public access to the islands is not permitted.

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