Local favourite sanctuary · James City, Virginia
Big Marsh Point
Big Marsh Point is a sanctuary in James City, Virginia.
Big Marsh Point: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Marsh Point
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
How to reach Big Marsh Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.35606, -76.90981. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Big Marsh Point
- Fort Pocahontas · fort · Prince George · ~12 km · Must-see
- Williamsburg Botanical Garden · sanctuary · James City · ~13 km · Must-see
- Presidents Park Statues · museum · James City · ~18 km · Must-see
- Upper Weyanoke · fort · Charles City · ~20 km · Must-see
- York River State Park · sanctuary · James City · ~23 km · Must-see
- Jamestown Settlement · museum · James City · ~23 km · Must-see
- Susan Constant · fort · James City · ~23 km · Must-see
- Muscarelle Museum of Art · museum · Williamsburg · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lake Powell · lake · James City · ~25 km · Must-see
- Williamsburg Baptist Church · church · Williamsburg · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bells Rock Light · attraction · King and Queen · ~25 km · Must-see
- Tercentenary Statue · attraction · James City · ~25 km · Must-see
- Jamestown Island · river spot · James City · ~27 km · Must-see
- Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh · sanctuary · New Kent · ~27 km · Must-see
- Smith's Fort Plantation · fort · Surry · ~28 km · Must-see
- Werowocomoco · fort · Gloucester · ~30 km · Must-see
- Fort Magruder · fort · York · ~30 km · Must-see
- Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery · lake · Charles City · ~30 km · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Big Marsh Point
- Williamsburg Botanical Garden · sanctuary · James City · ~13 km · Must-see
- York River State Park · sanctuary · James City · ~23 km · Must-see
- Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh · sanctuary · New Kent · ~27 km · Must-see
- Colonial National Historical Park · sanctuary · James City · ~32 km · Must-see
- Machicomoco State Park · sanctuary · Gloucester · ~41 km · Must-see
- Dendron Swamp State Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Sussex · ~43 km · Must-see
- Sandy Point State Forest · sanctuary · King William · ~45 km · Must-see
- Dutch Gap Historical Park · sanctuary · Chesterfield · ~51 km · Must-see
- Richmond National Battlefield Park · sanctuary · Henrico · ~52 km · Must-see
- Petersburg National Battlefield Park · sanctuary · Petersburg · ~53 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Big Marsh Point yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What is the best time to visit Big Marsh Point?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Big Marsh Point?
Nearby: Fort Pocahontas (fort, 12 km), Williamsburg Botanical Garden (sanctuary, 13 km), Presidents Park Statues (museum, 18 km), Upper Weyanoke (fort, 20 km), York River State Park (sanctuary, 23 km), Jamestown Settlement (museum, 23 km).