Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Wallops Island, Virginia.

Since this site is only accessed by the public during the hunting season, it is truly a refuge for a variety of wetland and woodland birds. It also holds a unique treasure called Lucky Boy fen - one of only four sea-level fens found in Virginia. This unique feature of the refuge is located just above the highest tide levels, at the base of a slope where abundant groundwater discharges. Sea-level fens are nutrient-poor, maritime seepage wetlands, confined to a few sites with an unusual combination of environmental conditions for the mid-Atlantic.

Things to Do at Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge include:

Nearby Activities

Hunting

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge is located on the mainland, east of Wattsville in Accomack County, Virginia, immediately adjacent to Highway 175, which provides access to the Town of Chincoteague and Chincoteague NWR.

Take Virginia Route 13 to Route 175.
Travel east on 175 toward Chincoteague Island
The refuge is on the right after about 5 miles.

GPS Coordinates: 37.91904243500000, -75.47364363700000

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