Notable nature spot · Essex, Virginia
Criddlin Swamp
Criddlin Swamp is a nature spot in Essex, Virginia.
Criddlin Swamp: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this nature spot: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Criddlin Swamp
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Criddlin Swamp — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.92791, -76.94913. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Criddlin Swamp
- Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Essex · ~17 km · Must-see
- Bowlers Rock Light · attraction · Essex · ~28 km · Must-see
- Westmoreland State Park · sanctuary · Westmoreland · ~34 km · Must-see
- Sandy Point State Forest · sanctuary · King William · ~35 km · Must-see
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument · sanctuary · Westmoreland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Gardy's Millpond · lake · Northumberland · ~39 km · Must-see
- Land's End Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · King George · ~39 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Church · church · King George · ~44 km · Must-see
- Belle Isle State Park · sanctuary · Lancaster · ~44 km · Must-see
- Blackistone Lighthouse · beach · Saint Mary's · ~45 km · Must-see
- Cobb Island · river spot · Charles · ~48 km · Must-see
- Chilton Woods State Forest · sanctuary · Lancaster · ~48 km · Must-see
- Pamunkey Indian Museum · museum · King William · ~49 km · Must-see
- Ragged Point Light · beach · Saint Mary's · ~49 km · Must-see
- Pettigrew Wildlife Managment Area · sanctuary · Caroline · ~53 km · Must-see
- Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh · sanctuary · New Kent · ~53 km · Must-see
- Piney Point Lighthouse · beach · Saint Mary's · ~54 km · Must-see
- Flight of Fear · attraction · Hanover · ~55 km · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Criddlin Swamp
- Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Essex · ~17 km · Must-see
- Westmoreland State Park · sanctuary · Westmoreland · ~34 km · Must-see
- Sandy Point State Forest · sanctuary · King William · ~35 km · Must-see
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument · sanctuary · Westmoreland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Land's End Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · King George · ~39 km · Must-see
- Belle Isle State Park · sanctuary · Lancaster · ~44 km · Must-see
- Chilton Woods State Forest · sanctuary · Lancaster · ~48 km · Must-see
- Pettigrew Wildlife Managment Area · sanctuary · Caroline · ~53 km · Must-see
- Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh · sanctuary · New Kent · ~53 km · Must-see
- Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Northumberland · ~56 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Criddlin Swamp?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Criddlin Swamp?
Nearby: Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 17 km), Bowlers Rock Light (attraction, 28 km), Westmoreland State Park (sanctuary, 34 km), Sandy Point State Forest (sanctuary, 35 km), George Washington Birthplace National Monument (sanctuary, 37 km), Gardy's Millpond (lake, 39 km).
Is Criddlin Swamp worth visiting?
Criddlin Swamp is listed as a notable nature spot in Virginia on Spotwander.