Cape Flattery
Washington · Tribal · Pacific Northwest Region
Cape Flattery is the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States, the end of the map. A 0.75-mile boardwalk through old-growth forest brings you to sea cave overlooks where the Pacific crashes into ancient rock and Tatoosh Island sits offshore in the mist with its lighthouse. The remoteness is the point. Orcas and gray whales pass offshore. The forest is ancient. It takes the word 'edge' seriously.
- Best season
- May–September
- Permit required
- Yes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Max group size
- 15 people
Permit Information
Located on the Makah Indian Reservation. A Makah Recreation Permit is required for all visitors ($20/vehicle, valid for one year, available at the Makah Visitor Center in Neah Bay). For groups larger than 5, call the Makah Nation directly to confirm any additional requirements for your gathering.
Ceremony Spots at Cape Flattery
- Cape Flattery Sea Cave Overlooks — Ceremony at the northwesternmost point of the contiguous US with sea cave and offshore island views
- Shi Shi Beach — Remote wilderness beach ceremony with sea stacks and tidepools at the edge of the Olympic coast