Eastern Shore Of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Category:	Travel agency, Park,
Address:	32205 Seaside Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310, USA
Postal code:	23310
Phone:	(757) 331-3425
Website:	https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Eastern_Shore_of_Virginia/

Monday:	Closed
Tuesday:	Closed
Wednesday:	Closed
Thursday:	Closed
Friday:	Closed
Saturday:	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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  (September 24, 2022, 6:51 am)

  Great place to fish and kayak. Also if you’re into it there’s bird watching as well. Kayak ramp is free to launch. Boat ramp is $10 a day. It’s well worth it to pay the $10 even to launch you kayak.

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  (July 24, 2022, 9:26 pm)

  We took a family kayak trip through the refuge (we used the Costal Kayak company. To explore the refuge visitor center and trails are free. However, there was a fee for the kayak rentals and guides.)
  We also explored a trail or two. Very relaxing and the visitor center was very informative.

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  (July 19, 2022, 4:19 pm)

  Best kept secret in Virginia. The only coastline in the lower 48 that is completely wild. The barrier islands off the coast of Virginia are undeveloped habitat for migrating birds, fish, sea turtles and much more. The islands are remote and require a boat to access them. There is a guide out of Wachapreque by the name of Meriwether. She's the best. If you make it out to any of the islands you'll forget that you're in Virginia and think that you've been transported at least 1,000 miles away...beware of the seasonal biting black flies. Once you make it past them then you'll be fine, but up until then you won't. The flies can be brutal but the natural beauty here is well worth the time and effort.

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  (September 23, 2021, 8:43 pm)

  Spent about three hours hiking and exploring this refuge. This was previously a military installation during WWII and you can see the remains from that era. There are two short trails to hike which lead to the marsh. This place is worth a visit.

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  (June 14, 2021, 7:48 pm)

  Would be five stars if the visitors center were open on our last visit, but we understand the restrictions, so... We come here several times a season to cycle the path and ride the area. The refuge itself is chock full of songbirds, waterfowl, a myriad of different butterflies and moths, and includes an old military installation. There's a bit of something for everyone here. If the visitors center is open, do it first. Sit down and watch the mini-movies that detail the history of the refuge as well as the barrier islands nearby. See all the exhibits, then go walk along the paths and visit the bunkers, climb to the top of the bunker overlook, and take in the scenic beauty that is the ESVA. This is one of those places that you never tire of visiting.

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Meets at 8:30 am at the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. The walking tour travels 2 miles with varying difficulty over soft and hard-packed sand. To register contact us at 757-331-3425. Please leave a message with your name, number in your group, and what date you would like to tour with us.