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Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge

c/o Western Oregon NWR Complex
26208 Finley Refuge Road
Corvallis, OR 97333
(503) 757-7236

Directions: A group of rocky islands located about 1 mile offshore from Oceanside (W of Tillamook).

Primary Wildlife: Large numbers of nesting common murres, tufted puffins, and Brandt's and pelagic cormorants use the area. Northern and California seal lions and harbor seals.

Habitat: 17 acres of rock islands. Entire refuge included in the Oregon Islands Wilderness.

Recreation and Education: The rocks and wildlife can be observed from boats and the mainland, but public access on the islands is not permitted.



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