Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- Nature reserve
- Regional draw
- Woodbridge
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge protects grassland, woodland and wetland habitat where the Occoquan River meets the Potomac near Woodbridge.
Its trails and viewpoints provide a wildlife-focused outing within Northern Virginia’s developed river corridor.
Use current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service information for gate hours, visitor-center availability and permitted activities. Outdoor access and building opening are separate; temporary work or management needs can affect particular routes. The photograph shows an earlier wetland landscape rather than guaranteed wildlife sightings. Follow refuge rules and remain on authorized paths around sensitive habitat.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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