Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, a part of the Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, is a 2,286-acre island located at the confluence of the Chester River and the Chesapeake Bay.
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As far a nature reserve it's pretty cool. Nice views and a good place to fish and see certain wildlife. If you like butterflies be sure to check out their butterfly garden when it's in season. It's the most amazing thing you'll see, thousands of butterflies flying all around you at once. Perfect for a date if you time it right. Also a great place for crabbing and fishing. If you like fishing and can't find a spot there are several here. Has hidden beach if you like collecting horseshoe crab shells or old fishing lures. Plenty of different trails to walk. Lots of beautiful sights. If your in Rock Hall or close by it's a definite to do for your visit. Not the best fishing place in the area but has...
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Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge is a must visit for anyone that loves the outdoors. There is abundance of wildlife. The butterfly trail is amazing there are so many butterflies and skippers. The birds of prey are also abundant and the birder will love walking the trails. There are so many different bird species to look see. There are deer everywhere so please watch for them as you are driving. There are lots of trails to explore as well as a boardwalk.
Don't forget to visit the gift shop and information center. It is a little out of the way; but, so worth the visit. There are also bathrooms if you are looking. The volunteers are a plethora of information on the area, the history and...
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First-time visitor on Tuesday November 12th 2024. I discovered this area on Maps so I took a few days off and come to Maryland for a visit. The wildlife was kind of sparse which can be expected for mid-November. Ospreys were out and about and some were circling really low. No deer were seen but I did see a fox darting across the road on my way down. The weather was perfect. I could see the tops of the Bay Bridge and traffic crossing on the bridge on Kent Island. I hiked a few trails and took lots of pictures. The whole island was a wonderful and relaxing experience for me. I would love to come back in the...
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