Notable nature spot · Essex, Virginia
Hutchinson Swamp
Hutchinson Swamp is a nature spot in Essex, Virginia.
Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson Swamp — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.07930, -76.98608. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hutchinson Swamp
- Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Essex · ~5 km · Must-see
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument · sanctuary · Westmoreland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Westmoreland State Park · sanctuary · Westmoreland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Land's End Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · King George · ~20 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Church · church · King George · ~26 km · Must-see
- Cobb Island · river spot · Charles · ~29 km · Must-see
- Blackistone Lighthouse · beach · Saint Mary's · ~32 km · Must-see
- Pettigrew Wildlife Managment Area · sanctuary · Caroline · ~37 km · Must-see
- Chotank State Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · King George · ~41 km · Must-see
- Caledon State Park · sanctuary · King George · ~41 km · Must-see
- Chotank Creek Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Charles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Gardy's Millpond · lake · Northumberland · ~43 km · Must-see
- Ragged Point Light · beach · Saint Mary's · ~43 km · Must-see
- Bowlers Rock Light · attraction · Essex · ~45 km · Must-see
- Maryland Point · park · Charles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Piney Point Lighthouse · beach · Saint Mary's · ~51 km · Must-see
- Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Charles · ~55 km · Must-see
- Sandy Point State Forest · sanctuary · King William · ~56 km · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Hutchinson Swamp
- Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Essex · ~5 km · Must-see
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument · sanctuary · Westmoreland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Westmoreland State Park · sanctuary · Westmoreland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Land's End Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · King George · ~20 km · Must-see
- Pettigrew Wildlife Managment Area · sanctuary · Caroline · ~37 km · Must-see
- Chotank State Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · King George · ~41 km · Must-see
- Caledon State Park · sanctuary · King George · ~41 km · Must-see
- Chotank Creek Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Charles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Charles · ~55 km · Must-see
- Sandy Point State Forest · sanctuary · King William · ~56 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Hutchinson Swamp?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hutchinson Swamp?
Nearby: Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 5 km), George Washington Birthplace National Monument (sanctuary, 17 km), Westmoreland State Park (sanctuary, 17 km), Land's End Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 20 km), Emmanuel Church (church, 26 km), Cobb Island (river spot, 29 km).
Is Hutchinson Swamp worth visiting?
Hutchinson Swamp is listed as a notable nature spot in Virginia on Spotwander.