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NATURAL HERITAGE
Savage Neck Natural Area Preserve
Savage Neck Natural Area Preserve

SITE DESCRIPTION:
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.

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.

Locality
Northampton
Owner
DCR
Preserve Size
298 acres
Access
Yes
CONTACT INFO
For additional information or to arrange a visit, contact:

Dot Field, Eastern Shore Region Steward
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Natural Heritage
Wachapreague, VA
(757)-787-5576.