Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

No. Dogs would disturb the wildlife on the trails.

No kayaking allowed

Yes

No, but there are sani cans

No fishing

Actually... 2.02 miles or 3.25 kilometers

No barn animals but wonderful views of wildlife

Parking lot is $3, or if you have a National Parks pass that would work there.

Dogs /pets are not allowed here. It is clearly posted in several places.

$ 3 per car

Check the tide charts genius

Sunrise, till sunset.

Ask them

No, the store and visitors center are both closed due to Covid

Gold Bars

No

It was open saturday

Yes they are open

If the information Center is opened , try there. Many people are good about leaving items where they dropped .

I remember on a school tour i took a few years ago we learned about differing areas like estuaries, grasslands, etc. I spotted a red tailed hawk too. Its a great experience for kids

I believe it is about a five Mile Walk. I'm not absolutely sure about the # but that is what the person I was with told me. I would give your self a couple of hours at least so you don't have to rush but also the Walk way gets congested a lot by bird watcher's and there equipment.

Check USAJOBS. You can set up an alert.

Yes. Just get there early. No over night parking unfortunately

The trails are open sunrise to sunset

There are signs up everywhere that say no bikes.

At times seals are there. It depends on if the tide is in. Its totally possible if its high tide. Its a great walk and family friendly.

I take my lil girl, she loves looking at the ducks watching the swallows fly around. I find it great time to interact with her pointing out all the little things that she might miss and she is 3.

I visited there and saw signs certified service dogs with him papers allowed. It is after all a refuge and some people are irresponsible when it comes to picking up or controlling their dogs. I understand the limitation due to the status of the refuge.

Actually, yes. The Google hours are for the nature center. The trails are open sunrise to sunset.

The only place on the refuge with picnic tables is at the Twin Barnsk.

Yes

Visitor Center

Yes you can.....just watch visitor center hours

Being born and raised in the area, highly frowned apon.

For 90% of the boardwalk the answer is yes. There are some steps to walk to a gravel pathway near the two large white barns that leads back to the visitor center. I don't recall a ramp there. Or, to the look out viewpoint that is beside those barns. I think it's only steps there, as well. There are also a couple spots where the boardwalk intersects with a gravel path and there you'd need to be prepared to traverse that kind of terrain. I recall a public telescope which is lowered for disabled patrons. The visitor center would have more precise details. During a hike recently we saw so much wildlife, it was delightful. I hope you get to go; it's quite magical. Enjoy! P.S. Don't leave any valuables in your car.

I don't believe they do. But $3 for a carload of people is quite cheap. There are options if you have certain passes to get in for free. Check their website

I agree with all the comments above. Safe as trails go. I always go alone.

Sunrise to 30 min before sunset. It is on the sign as you enter the park.

Wildlife refuge open, not sure about visitor center and/or toilets (there are porta-potties near the twin barnes). However, yesterday was extremely busy, so I expect the volunteers will be out in force and have everything operating.

There are signs posted on the boardwalk about waterfowl hunting season, but it's unclear where and when. Contact Fish and Wildlife.

Yes, but you ate better off going down to the river on the other side of I-5