There is a small fee to enter the refuge that goes to maintain it, and the station is manned by well informed volunteers, who will happily answer any questions. There are two trails; an easy 3/8-mile trail takes visitors through the forest from the Refuge parking lot to an overlook on the bluff above Dungeness Spit. There are telescopes for peering all the way down the spit. The trail continues down a steep hill for about half a mile to the beach and continues for 4 1/2 miles along the beach to the New Dungeness Lighthouse. The Lighthouse gives daily tours and has public facilities such as restrooms and picnic tables. The Lighthouse tour is definitely worth it, and if you can time it right so is the sunset. The walk is impressive, and is filled with rare birds, and unlike driftwood sculptures. Make sure to provide plenty of time, because the refuge closes promptly as sunset.
There is no camping allowed on the refuge, but there is camping in the park, and it appeared to be well maintained and had many amenities. The campground included showers, bathrooms, and playgrounds. However, it was full when we arrived, so it may fill up early. There is swimming allowed in certain areas, but the water was very frigid.