Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia Camping & Hiking

Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia Camping & Hiking

Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge Image Gallery

Directions

Because of the critical nature of its habitats for wildlife, Fisherman Island is closed to the public. Guided tours are offered on Saturdays from October through mid-March and during special events. To schedule a tour, contact the Eastern Shore of Virginia refuge.

Phone

757-331-2760

Activities

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE VIEWING

Camping Reservations

Reserve your campsite at these camping areas:

Virginia Campgrounds

Hiking Trails

Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails:

Virginia Hiking Trails

Related Link(s)

More Virginia Recreation Areas

Fisherman Islanad National Wildlife Refuge

The Virginia Barrier Island chain, including Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge, is one of only 17 sites in the United States classified as a “A Wetland of International Importance.” The refuge is the southern most barrier island, separated from the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge by approximately one-half mile. Sand continues to expand the island’s size, which is currently estimated at 1,850 acres. Fisherman Island was transferred to the Department of the Interior in 1973. It was managed as an unstaffed satellite of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge until 1984, when management was turned over the newly established Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge.

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