Recreation in the Sequim/Dungeness area

Camp at Sequim Bay Park on the waterfront; at Two Forks Campgrounds (no trailers), in the mountains where the Greywolf River joins the Dungeness; or at the Dungeness Recreation Area located on the Strait with marine and mountain views, and access to the Dungeness Spit. The Spit is only a fifteen minute hike from the campground. It is one of the longest natural sand spits in the world, offering seven-plus miles of agate and driftwood-strewn sandy beaches and a lighthouse built in 1857.
Launch a boat in saltwater! Ramps are provided at the State Park, Port Williams, Dungeness Bay at the Oyster House, Cline Spit and the John Wayne Marina. The John Wayne Marian, located on Sequim Bay, currently offers approximately 300 boats slips.
Dig Clams at the beach at the State Park, Port Williams, Dungeness Spit, and Cline spit.
Visit the oyster processing plant at Dungeness.
Tour the renowned Olympic Game Farm with its collection of exotic animals.
Fish for steelhead, salmon and trout in the rivers and lakes.
Golf year round at the Dungeness Golf Course or Sunland Country Club (private). Both courses offer 18 holes with cubhouse, pro shops and snack bars. Dungeness Golf Course also features a fine restaurant, new driving range and hotel. There are over 28 golf courses within an hour of Sequim.
Drive the scenic roads along the waterfront, back roads through rustic valleys, or drive into the mountains where trails lead to the high country. Visit Hurricane Ridge, Marymere Falls, Lake Crescent, Sol Duc Springs and many other spots of beauty and interest. Don’t miss visiting the nearby Olympic National Park. The Olympic Mountains benefit from the Pacific winds which help create botanical gardens and rainforests. Growing conditions since the last glacial age have contributed to the growth of towering evergreens some a thousand years old. There are six major glaciers, some white and some blue, on 7,965 foot Mount Olympus, which receives more precipitation that any other place in the contiguous United States. Wildlife includes over 50 species of wild animals; elk, black-tailed deer.
Visit the Arts Center where the Valley’s cultural and historical records are on display. Archaeological remains of the Manis Mastodon are a permanent exhibit.
In Port Angeles, the Clallam County Historical Society and Museum contains displays depicting the lifestyles, industries and occupations of the past as well as a gift shop and educational outreach programs. A genealogical society is also housed here.
The Sequim area features many local festivals and annual events. Among these are Sequim’s Irrigation Festival, held the first full week in May. In celebration of the ditches and irrigation introduced in 1896, this week long festival is celebrated with plays, arts and crafts shows, a carnival, 10K run, pancake breakfast and a Grande Parade at the end of the week Another big event is the Lavender Festival featuring many of our local Lavender Farms and their products.
For those who enjoy jazz, Sequim holds its “All That Jazz Festaval” the last weekend of June featuring the best of professional musicians form Washington, Oregon and Britizh Columbia.
Arts in Action, generally held the third weekend in July is a fun and colorful street fair with Arts and Crafts.
Opening the Thursday before the third weekend in August, the Clallam County Fair features entertainment, rodeo shows, exhibits, concessions, animals and a carnival among its events.

The final weekend in August offers the Port Angeles Derby Festival which includes a Kiddy Parade, a Grand Parade, and an Arts & Crafts Fair held in booths in downtown Port Angeles on Laurel Street.
Located a 30-45 minute drive from Sequim, picturesque Port Townsend also offers a variety of activities and sites to include a semi-annual Historic Homes Tour of Pt. Townsend’s notable collection of Victorian architecture, including extravagant mansions, simple cottages, hotels and country inns, and selected public building of historic significance.
Take a day, or a couple of hours, to explore the 7.5 mile long Dungeness Spit. Considered the longest natural spit in the world, your hike will end at a historic lighthouse where you can rest and enjoy a picnic.
The Olympic Game Farm, originally established by the Walt Disney Studios, is now locally owned and is a natural habitat home for a large variety of animals, from a white rhinoceros to Zebras who will gladly accept the treats you offer (available at the kiosk entry.)
Enjoy absolutely breathtaking views from Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park. you will arrive in under an hour from Sequim via excellent road. In the spring the ground is blanketed with wildflowers.
Views into the past are available at the Sequim-Dungeness Museum and Art Center where you will find a Manis Mastodon exhibit of finds from in and around Sequim.
A short drive west to Port Angeles will see you embarking on a ferry for a short (45 min) ride to Victoria on Canada’s Vancouver Island. Gracious and charming, and you might enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel while you’re there.
Another short drive, this time to the east, will bring you to Port Townsend, one of the oldest communities on the Peninsula. Steeped in history, with an abundance of Victorian homes and nautical ambience, it’s fun to explore for all ages.
Native American history can be found at the Makah Reservation Museum 85 miles to the west at Neah Bay on the Pacific Ocean.
Our temperate marine climate translates into great gardening: flowers, fruits and vegetables from your own garden, plus U-Pick Berry and U-Cut Christmas Tree farms are seasonal favorites available for everyone.
Outdoor activities include bicycling, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, skiing and hiking.
Fishing can be enjoyed on the Strait of Juan de Fuca or on rivers such as the Elwha. Guides are available, including those with llamas and horses for back country exploration.

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