NOTICE: Savage Neck Dunes NAP will be closed to visitation on the following dates in 2012, because of the managed deer hunt.
Nov. 5-6, Nov. 9-10, Nov. 12-13, Nov. 19-20, Nov. 26-27, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-4, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 10-11, Dec. 14-15, Dec. 17-18 and Dec. 21-22.
This 298-acre preserve contains outstanding Chesapeake Bay beach, dune, and maritime forest communities, migratory songbird habitat, and an exemplary population of northeastern beach tiger beetles.
VISITATION:
There is a parking lot at the entrance to the preserve and 3 marked hiking trails with interpretive signage.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From the north end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, follow US 13 north. Take Business Route 13 into Eastville. Turn left onto Savage Neck Drive (VA 634). Follow Savage Neck Drive about 2 miles and bear left to stay on Savage Neck Drive. Continue another 1.5 miles. The preserve parking area is on the right.
Northampton
DCR
298 acres
Yes
Dot Field, Eastern Shore Region Steward
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Natural Heritage
Melfa, VA
(757)-787-5989.