Title: Visit Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge: Best of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge](https://expedia.com/Back-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Hotels.d6301186.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge](https://expedia.com/Back-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Vacation-Rentals.d6301186.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Back-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge.d6301186.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Back-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge.d6301186.Car-Rental-Guide)[Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Back-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge.d6301186.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, VA ## Travel Guide ![Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6301186/a6efd2aa-a4be-4d72-81ed-cef91b0d565c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6301186/ff1f54f7-de5e-47f7-abf0-a3a7ad63fb8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6301186/0e98bfbb-c5c7-4280-a80c-590f6264320b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge featuring tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6301186/04ef92ea-0b2c-4ff7-8390-e17c8377d687.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6301186/1955178f-7063-42b3-aca5-712e4569adcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge #### Marvel at the diverse range of terrain in this vast lake-filled park and enjoy the serenity on the walking trails. The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a large park centered on a freshwater lake. It contains a diverse and picturesque topography, consisting of sand dunes, forests, ponds, marshes and a beach. Hike around the perimeter of the vast Back Bay waters to enjoy the tranquil and scenic environment. Embark on some of the intriguing nature trails with your family or consider renting bikes for the trip. Climb aboard the tram that transports visitors around the refuge and to the nearby False Cape State Park. Various plaques explain the ecosystems of the area’s animals and plants. Spot some of the interesting species that live here or migrate through the park, such as snow geese and tundra swans. Look for deer, horses and other wild animals. The park contains a visitor center with educational displays and friendly staff. Go on a guided walk with a docent to spot animals and hear stories about the refuge. Make sure to bring enough water for the full time you’ll be on the walking trails. Fishing is permitted in designated areas throughout the park, providing you have a license that complies with State of Virginia requirements. Gaze up at the skies to spot birds of prey, including bald eagles and hawks. Note that the park was inaugurated in 1938 as an isolated section of Princess Anne County. It opens daily during daylight hours, while the visitor center opens from morning until late afternoon. There is a fee to enter the park in summer visit for free November 1 through March 31. The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is near the border with North Carolina, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south along the coast from Virginia Beach. Drive from the city to the park in about 40 minutes. Go to nearby landmarks, such as False Cape State Park, the North Landing River Natural Area Preserve and the Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area. - Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5400/5363/be66f1fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront) 1801 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA Fully refundable $108 nightly $127 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,515 reviews) We had one overnight and Country Inn & Suites was perfect. Check-in was fast & easy. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hallways were clean, the elevator worked well, the room was clean. The ocean front view was perfect. The room was clean, the bathroom was clean, the bed was comfortable, the ... Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=5363&PinnedHotelID=5363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6301186) ![Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12800/12727/26394a34_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel 1101 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA $93 nightly $109 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,215 reviews) The hotel was not a $300 a night hotel in the off season. The general quarters had half ass repair work (holes in the wall at one of the outlets, carpet was coming off the floor at the bathroom, etc..) The chair and other furniture in the room looks like it came from Goodwill, the laminate on the ... Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=12727&PinnedHotelID=12727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6301186) ![Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1370000/1367400/1367330/44e2a487_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach 3401 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA $81 nightly $95 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,261 reviews) The staff was very commentating Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=1367330&PinnedHotelID=1367330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6301186) [See all 2,064 properties in Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026®ionId=6301186) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1154700/1154697/3711adde_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia 2207 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,201 reviews) The unit is nicely furnished. Very useable kitchen. It was nice to have a full size table and 4 chairs. There was a lot of noise from the hall and through the connecting door. Beautiful view of the ocean and beach. Great access to the boardwalk. All the staff I met were very pleasant. I would stay ... Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Beach-Hotels-The-Ocean-Sands-Resort-By-VSA-Resorts.h1154697.Hotel-Information) ![The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/529400/529337/87f7858a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort 424 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA Stay at this aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,474 reviews) Very easy check in, pool was nice and convenient for kids, great location to beach Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Beach-Hotels-The-Ocean-Key-Resort-By-VSA-Resorts.h529337.Hotel-Information) ![Nantucket Charm | 280 ft from the Beach | Private Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23550000/23547300/23547245/ed2511f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nantucket Charm | 280 ft from the Beach | Private Pool Virginia Beach VA Stay at this vacation home in Virginia Beach. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Sandbridge Beach and Hell's Point ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (23 reviews) Air show weekend! Came in for the Air Show with the idea of getting some post-summer beach time. Everything was great as we had our kids and grandchildren and appreciated the different levels as everyone had plenty of room to stretch out. Literally 100 ft to the beach and also close to the main intersection for the ... Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Beach-Hotels-Nantucket-Charm-280-Ft-From-The-Beach-Private-Pool.h23547245.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6301186&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6301186&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20)[Mar 19 - Mar 20](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6301186&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6301186&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[Mar 20 - Mar 21](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6301186&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6301186&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6301186&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6301186&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6301186&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) ## Cities near Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge ![Virginia Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10271/57dccbca-a4fe-4341-b138-25b78a5c2338.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Virginia Beach - Cities near Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Places of interest [Virginia Beach](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Beach.dx10271) - [Virginia Beach Boardwalk ](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Beach-Boardwalk-Northeast-Virginia-Beach.d6165790.Vacation-Attraction) - [Outer Banks Beaches ](https://expedia.com/Outer-Banks-Beaches-North-Carolina.d553248635976496933.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sandbridge Beach ](https://expedia.com/Sandbridge-Beach-Sandbridge.d6093283.Vacation-Attraction) - [Virginia Beach Convention Center ](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Beach-Convention-Center-Northeast-Virginia-Beach.d6083099.Vacation-Attraction) - [Naval Air Station Oceana ](https://expedia.com/Naval-Air-Station-Oceana-Virginia-Beach.d553248621561864794.Vacation-Attraction) - [Virginia Beach Sportsplex ](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Beach-Sportsplex-Virginia-Beach.d6083103.Vacation-Attraction) - [Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach ](https://expedia.com/Veterans-United-Home-Loans-Amphitheater-At-Virginia-Beach-Virginia-Beach.d6083091.Vacation-Attraction) - [Greenbrier Mall ](https://expedia.com/Greenbrier-Mall-Greenbrier-East.d6273847.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ocean Breeze Waterpark ](https://expedia.com/Ocean-Breeze-Waterpark-Dam-Neck.d6083071.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chesapeake Bay ](https://expedia.com/Chesapeake-Bay-United-States-of-America.d6056980.Vacation-Attraction) - [First Landing State Park ](https://expedia.com/First-Landing-State-Park-Northeast-Virginia-Beach.d6083033.Vacation-Attraction) - [Regent University ](https://expedia.com/Regent-University-Virginia-Beach.d553248635056398836.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pacific Avenue ](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Avenue-Northeast-Virginia-Beach.d553248627064613309.Vacation-Attraction) - [Neptune Statue ](https://expedia.com/Neptune-Statue-Northeast-Virginia-Beach.d6083063.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lynnhaven Mall ](https://expedia.com/Lynnhaven-Mall-Virginia-Beach.d6083051.Vacation-Attraction) - [Virginia Beach Fishing Pier ](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Beach-Fishing-Pier-Northeast-Virginia-Beach.d553248630278701227.Vacation-Attraction) - [Neptune's Park ](https://expedia.com/Neptunes-Park-Northeast-Virginia-Beach.d6301201.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rudee Inlet ](https://expedia.com/Rudee-Inlet-Dam-Neck.d553248628384503780.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chesapeake Beach ](https://expedia.com/Chesapeake-Beach-Northwest.d6093277.Vacation-Attraction) - [Virginia Wesleyan University ](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Wesleyan-University-Northwest.d553248635975803143.Vacation-Attraction) - [5th Street Beach Stage ](https://expedia.com/5th-Street-Beach-Stage-Northeast-Virginia-Beach.d553248635977208913.Vacation-Attraction) - [Croatan Beach ](https://expedia.com/Croatan-Beach-Dam-Neck.d6083023.Vacation-Attraction) - [17th Street Park ](https://expedia.com/17th-Street-Park-Northeast-Virginia-Beach.d553248630278700891.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sentara Leigh Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Sentara-Leigh-Hospital-Norfolk.d6083077.Vacation-Attraction) - [Princess Anne Plaza Shopping Center ](https://expedia.com/Princess-Anne-Plaza-Shopping-Center-North-Central.d6301227.Vacation-Attraction) - [Military Aviation Museum ](https://expedia.com/Military-Aviation-Museum-Virginia-Beach.d6301104.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sandler Center for the Performing Arts ](https://expedia.com/Sandler-Center-For-The-Performing-Arts-Northwest.d6165818.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mount Trashmore Park ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Trashmore-Park-Virginia-Beach.d6083059.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app