Back Bay NWR
landmark

Back Bay NWR

Virginia Beach area, United States

US Department of Interior / wikimedia (Public domain)
90
min visit

Photos of Back Bay NWR

Back Bay NWR
Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Office of the Associate Director for Fish and Wildlife Management. Division of Wildlife Refuges. 4/1974-ca. 2001 / wikimedia (Public domain)
Back Bay NWR
US Department of Interior / wikimedia (Public domain)
Back Bay NWR
Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Office of the Associate Director for Fish and Wildlife Management. Division of Wildlife Refuges. 4/1974-ca. 2001 / wikimedia (Public domain)

Visiting Back Bay NWR: FAQs

How long does a visit to Back Bay NWR take?

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Plan for about 1.5 hours at Back Bay NWR.

When is the best time to visit Back Bay NWR?

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Early September through October for peak migratory species and comfortable temperatures; arrive at first light for the richest wildlife encounters.

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