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Parramore Island Natural Area Preserve

Located mid-way along Virginia's Eastern Shore, Parramore Island is the state's largest natural area preserve. More than seven and a half miles long, the island is one of 14 uninhabited Atlantic barrier islands that are part of The Nature Conservancy's Virginia Coast Reserve. The island features a high-energy beach and dune system, a globally rare maritime scrub community, and expansive salt marshes.

VISITATION:
Parramore Island can only be reached by boat. Access is restricted to educational or research purposes and only by arrangement with The Nature Conservancy.

For visitation information CONTACT: the Virginia Coast Reserve office of The Nature Conservancy at (757) 442-3049