Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve

SITE DESCRIPTION:
This preserve contains sandy beach, low dune, and salt marsh habitats. Wind and water move sand creating an ever changing habitat on the narrow beach. Rare marsh and colonial nesting birds as well as the globally rare northeastern beach tiger beetle and a globally rare beach plant are protected on the property.

VISITATION:
June 2007: Access to Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve may be delayed for a short time due to bridge construction on access road Route 609. On June 19th, the bridge will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 2:00p.m. due to roadwork associated with new Rt. 609 bridge construction.
The preserve is open year-round. Dogs must be leashed while on the preserve.

A preserve guide factsheet and map are available to assist in planning your visit. You will need the Adobe Acrobat reader to view and or print this factsheet.

Click here for a list of birds seen on the preserve

Locality

Matthews

Owner

DCR

Preserve Size

105 acres

Access

Yes

CONTACT INFO

For additional information or to arrange a visit, contact:

Rebecca Wilson, Chesapeake Bay Region Steward,
Department of Conservation and Recreation,
Division of Natural Heritage
Richmond, VA
(804) 225-2303.