Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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  • Address: 4005, Sandpiper road, Virginia Beach, United States
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  • Timings: 05:00 am - 06:30 pm Details
  • Phone: +1-7573017329
  • Ticket Price: 5 USD
  • Time Required: 02:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Outdoors, Wildlife Sanctuary , Walking Area, Family And Kids, Bird Watching

Established in 1938 as a refuge to migrating birds, the Back Bay National Refuge is spread across 9250 acres. Around 10,000 snow geese and a variety of ducks visit Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge during December. It is also home to loggerhead sea turtles, piping plovers and peregrine falcons.

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Travel Tips

  • Pets of any kind are not allowed on the refuge.
  • Swimming, surfing and sunbathing are not permitted on the refuge beach.

Entrance Ticket Details For Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

  • Day Pass per vehicle- $5; Hiker/ Biker Day pass- $2; Bus/Van (20 people or less)- $25; Disabled Access Pass- Free.

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Hours

  • The Visitor Contact Station is open between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How to Reach Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

  • Norfolk International Airport

  • Sandbridge Island restaurant
  • Blue Pete’s Restaurant
  • Zest Restaurant
  • Baja Restaurant

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  • Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Address: 4005, Sandpiper road, Virginia Beach, United States
  • Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact Number: +1-7573017329
  • Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Timing: 05:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Price: 5 USD
  • Time required to visit Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge: 02:00 Hrs
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  • 34.39% of people who visit Virginia Beach include Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in their plan

  • 47.06% of people start their Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge visit around 12 PM - 1 PM

  • People usually take around 2 Hrs to see Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

People normally club together Sandbridge Beach and Virginia Aquarium And Marine Science Centre while planning their visit to Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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