Bird's eye view of the campground

Bunkhouse and Deluxe Yurt

Cabins and Lodges

Campground A

Campground B

Campground C

Campground D

Campground E

Campground F

Campground G

Hunts

Shelters

Standard Yurts

Bird's eye view of the park

Kiptopeke State Park

Lying at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula, the Eastern Shore of Virginia
National Wildlife Refuge serves as one of the country's most valuable
stopovers for migratory birds. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and
Chesapeake Bay, this 1,127-acre refuge was established in 1984 for migratory
birds and endangered species management and for wildlife-dependent recreation
including interpretation and education. This area is one of the most important
avian migration funnels in North America. Each fall, like colorful clockwork,
the refuge is the scene of a spectacular drama as millions of songbirds and
monarch butterflies and thousands of raptors converge at the tip of the
peninsula on their voyage south.

Lying at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula, the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge serves as one of the country's most valuable stopovers for migratory birds.  Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, this 1,127-acre refuge was established in 1984 for migratory birds and endangered species management and for wildlife-dependent recreation including interpretation and education. 



This area is one of the most important avian migration funnels in North America.  Each fall, like colorful clockwork, the refuge is the scene of a spectacular drama as millions of songbirds and monarch butterflies and thousands of raptors converge at the tip of the peninsula on their voyage south.

Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

The Virginia barrier island chain, including Fisherman Island National
Wildlife Refuge, is one of only 17 sites in the United States classified as a
“Wetland of International Importance.” This refuge is located on the
southernmost barrier island, at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and is
separated from the Eastern Shore of Virginia by about one-half mile of water.
Fisherman Island Refuge is designated at an Important Bird Area and is
constantly growing. In the late 1800’s it was only 25 acres, while today it
spans nearly 2,000 acres!

Because of the critical nature of its habitats for wildlife, Fisherman Island
is closed to the public. However, guided tours are offered on Saturdays from
October - February (pre-registration required).

The Virginia barrier island chain, including Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge, is one of only 17 sites in the United States classified as a “Wetland of International Importance.” This refuge is located on the southernmost barrier island, at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and is separated from the Eastern Shore of Virginia by about one-half mile of water. Fisherman Island Refuge is designated at an Important Bird Area and is constantly growing. In the late 1800’s it was only 25 acres, while today it spans nearly 2,000 acres!Because of the critical nature of its habitats for wildlife, Fisherman Island is closed to the public. However, <a href="https://fws.gov/refuge/fisherman-island/visit-us/tours" rel="nofollow">guided tours</a> are offered on Saturdays from October - February (pre-registration required).

Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge

English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and
gave thanks for a successful crossing to a new land. In 1781, Americans could
watch from these same sand dunes the largest naval battle of the Revolutionary
War. Our French Allies defeated a British fleet just off this shore to set the
stage for General George Washington's victory at Yorktown.

English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for a successful crossing to a new land. In 1781, Americans could watch from these same sand dunes the largest naval battle of the Revolutionary War. Our French Allies defeated a British fleet just off this shore to set the stage for General George Washington's victory at Yorktown.

Located near overlook at Cape Henry

Admiral de Grasse Statue

A granite cross erected in 1935 by the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, in memory of the wooden cross erected by the English colonists in 1607.

Memorial Cross

Near Overlook

At Overlook

Battle of Capes Wayside

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

A - Read Loop - (103-136)

B - Collier Loop - (66-99, 101, 102)

Cabins

C - Wingfield Loop - (137-149, 151-154)

D - Percy Loop - (155-165)

E - Gosnold Loop Group - (44-65)

F - Gosnold Loop - (32-43)

G - Archer Loop - (166-186, 188-205)

H - Kendall Loop - (1-5, 7-31)

Shelter

Yurts

First Landing State Park

Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the largest contiguous
salt marsh ecosystem in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Located along the Atlantic
Flyway, the refuge offers diverse salt marshes, tidal streams, and wooded
ridges that support fish, waterfowl, marsh and wading birds, and shorebirds.
Serene shorelines offer secluded habitat for breeding and nesting wildlife,
including the northern diamondback terrapin.

The refuge offers a rare opportunity for residents and visitors of the Hampton
Roads area to safely enjoy expansive views of abundant wildlife thriving in
these important, vulnerable, and scarce salt marshes. In partnership with
others, the refuge’s wildlife habitats support the rich traditions of hunting,
fishing, and boating in the Chesapeake Bay.

Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the largest contiguous salt marsh ecosystem in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge offers diverse salt marshes, tidal streams, and wooded ridges that support fish, waterfowl, marsh and wading birds, and shorebirds. Serene shorelines offer secluded habitat for breeding and nesting wildlife, including the northern diamondback terrapin.The refuge offers a rare opportunity for residents and visitors of the Hampton Roads area to safely enjoy expansive views of abundant wildlife thriving in these important, vulnerable, and scarce salt marshes. In partnership with others, the refuge’s wildlife habitats support the rich traditions of hunting, fishing, and boating in the Chesapeake Bay.

Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge