Cape Flattery is the farthest northwest point of the contiguous United States. It is in Clallam County, Washington, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca empties into the Pacific Ocean. It is also part of the Makah Reservation, and is the northern boundary of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Cape Flattery can be reached from a short hike, most of which is boardwalked. The westernmost point in the contiguous United States is at Cape Alava, south of Cape Flattery in Olympic National Park. However, the westernmost tip of Cape Flattery is almost exactly as far west as Cape Alava.
The Cape Flattery Lighthouse is on Tatoosh Island, just off the cape. Makah Bay and Neah Bay are on either side of the cape. Neah Bay, Washington is the closest town to the cape.
The novel When Wolf Comes by John Pappas is set in Cape Flattery in 1801.
Coordinates: 48°22′59″N 124°42′52″W / 48.3831179°N 124.7144109°W
   | Cape Flattery Trail, with photographs - Cape Flattery Trail, Neah Bay Washington - Most Northwestern Point |
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