NOTICE: Savage Neck Dunes NAP will be closed to visitation on the following dates, because of the managed deer hunt. Nov. 15, Nov. 18-19, Nov. 21-22, Nov. 25-26, Nov. 28-29, Dec. 2-3, Dec. 5-6, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 12-13, Dec. 16-17.
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 a marked hiking trail.
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.
Also, part or all of the preserve may be periodically closed for resource protection or resource management activities. Please call before visiting during deer season.
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.
Dot Field, Eastern Shore Region Steward
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Natural Heritage
Wachapreague, VA
(757)-787-5576.