Welcome to the Potomac River Refuges

Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck NWR              Occoquan Bay NWR               Featherstone NWR

                       

                                     Sunset at Occoquan Bay NWR         


 There is Something for Everyone at the Potomac River Refuges
Whether you are a birder, photographer, or hiker, there is something for you to enjoy at one of the Potomac River Refuges.  If it is fresh air and a change of scenery you need after a hectic day, then come step into a place where traffic noise is the sound of spring peepers and songbirds and congestion is a group of twelve bald eagles out on the ice.

For hikers, Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck and Occoquan Bay NWR's have walking trails.  Both Refuges also offer excellent birding opportunities, with the species count at OBNWR now up to 242.  Bald eagles can often be seen at both refuges, with the best viewing during winter.  

Weekend programs and special events offer a chance to learn more
from rangers and naturalists.  For Scouts and other groups, the Friends of the Potomac River Refuges offer special walks and programs.  Contact us for more information.

Whether you are a Refuge veteran or first-time visitor, we welcome you to share in the beauty of the diverse habitats at the Potomac River Refuges.



"Is there a bird on my head?"

A great photo taken by
John Eppler at Elizabeth
Hartwell Mason Neck
on May 29, 2011.






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Save the Date   
Mason Neck State Park
Eagle Festival
Saturday, April 21
10am - 4pm
                                                       

Upcoming events

08 Feb 2012 7:00 PM • Contact Station at Occoquan Bay NWR
21 Apr 2012 10:00 AM • Mason Neck State Park
   
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 Featherstone NWR Now Open via Water Access

The Refuge is now open to public access
via a water landing only, accessible at
the southern end of Farm Creek.  This is
the only access point until an agreement between CSX and VRE is reached.  That agreement would provide land access to a trail system on the Refuge via the VRE station platform.  More details are
available in the recently released CCP.





                 
 
 

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