Notable sanctuary · Northampton, Virginia
Big Easter Marsh
Big Easter Marsh is a sanctuary in Northampton, Virginia.
Big Easter Marsh: 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 sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Big Easter Marsh
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 Big Easter Marsh — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.33530, -75.78069. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Big Easter Marsh
- Wreck Island State Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Northampton · ~10 km · Must-see
- Hog Island · river spot · Northampton · ~15 km · Must-see
- Hungars Church · church · Northampton · ~22 km · Must-see
- Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Northampton · ~26 km · Must-see
- Cape Charles Museum · museum · Northampton · ~27 km · Must-see
- Cape Charles Coastal Habitat Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Northampton · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cherrystone Bar Light · attraction · Northampton · ~30 km · Must-see
- Magothy Bay Natural Area Reserve · sanctuary · Northampton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Kiptopeke State Park · sanctuary · Northampton · ~32 km · Must-see
- Cape Charles Light · fort · Northampton · ~33 km · Must-see
- Bethel Beach · beach · Mathews · ~53 km · Must-see
- Saint James Episcopal Church · church · Accomack · ~54 km · Must-see
- New Point Comfort Lighthouse · sanctuary · Mathews · ~55 km · Must-see
- York Spit Light · attraction · Mathews · ~55 km · Must-see
- Parkers Marsh · sanctuary · Accomack · ~56 km · Must-see
- Cape Henry Lighthouse · fort · Virginia Beach · ~62 km · Must-see
- First Landing Chapel · church · Virginia Beach · ~62 km · Must-see
- Watts Island Rocks · viewpoint · Accomack · ~63 km · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Big Easter Marsh
- Wreck Island State Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Northampton · ~10 km · Must-see
- Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Northampton · ~26 km · Must-see
- Cape Charles Coastal Habitat Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Northampton · ~29 km · Must-see
- Magothy Bay Natural Area Reserve · sanctuary · Northampton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Kiptopeke State Park · sanctuary · Northampton · ~32 km · Must-see
- New Point Comfort Lighthouse · sanctuary · Mathews · ~55 km · Must-see
- Parkers Marsh · sanctuary · Accomack · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Accomack · ~65 km · Must-see
- First Landing State Park · sanctuary · Virginia Beach · ~65 km · Must-see
- Mark's and Jack's Island Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Accomack · ~68 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Big Easter Marsh yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Big Easter Marsh?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Big Easter Marsh?
Nearby: Wreck Island State Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 10 km), Hog Island (river spot, 15 km), Hungars Church (church, 22 km), Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 26 km), Cape Charles Museum (museum, 27 km), Cape Charles Coastal Habitat Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 29 km).
Is Big Easter Marsh worth visiting?
Big Easter Marsh is listed as a notable sanctuary in Virginia on Spotwander.