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Access Site WA

Van Riper's Resort

Strait of Juan de Fuca - Clallam Bay Falls Creek

Source: state_of_washington Updated 1 year ago

City: Sekiu, WA
County: Clallam County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 48.26281276, -124.30061466
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About This Access Site
Van Riper's Resort offers marina access on the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Sekiu, providing moorage, docks, and onsite amenities for boaters. The resort features a bait shack, boat and motor rentals, and a shop stocked with groceries, tackle, ice, and other supplies—convenient for day trips or extended outings on the strait. Motel accommodations with full hookups (water, sewer, 30 amp electric) are available if you need overnight lodging.

**Important safety note:** This access point is boat-only with no public upland beach access. The boat landing is noted as extremely dangerous, so paddlers and boaters should assess conditions carefully and be prepared for the strait's challenging waters. The resort's location 2.3 miles from Clallam Bay and roughly 52 miles from Port Angeles makes it a practical base for exploring this section of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, though visitors should have appropriate experience and equipment for open-water paddling or boating. Contact the resort directly for current reservation information, rental availability, and specific access details.