Karen at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

The 642 acre Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge lies east of Woodbridge VA at the junction of the Potomac and Occoquan Rivers.

When Captain Smith explored the area in the early 17th century there was a thriving Doeg Indian Village.

  • After colonization the site was farmed privately with cows and crops.
  • The US Army acquired it in 1950 for use as a radio transmitting station
  • The base mission was changed to secret research in the 1970's. The base's role as a wildlife habitat continued all during this period
  • The site was acquired by the US Fish & Wildlife Service when the base was closed in the 1990's and opened to the public in June 1998.

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

  • About 50% of the refuge is wetland habitats that include wet meadows, fresh water marshes, tidally influenced marshes and streams
  • About 20% is meadows
  • The remaining 30% is either mature or second growth forest
  • There are more than 650 plant species in the refuge
  • More than 250 bird species have been noted
  • 48 mammals are known to exist in the refuge
  • Numerous species of amphibians and reptiles call the refuge home
  • 4 miles of trails are reserved for foot traffic and two miles of roadway are available for vehicle use
Pets, jogging, inline skates, skateboards, picnicking, camping, fires, kite flying and fishing are all prohibited

For more detailed information regarding hours, educational and volunteer opportunities check the

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge Website
or call
703-490-4079.

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge Photos



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The 642 acre Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge looks like a piece of heaven on earth Karen!  Great photo's and I can imagine each time one goes to the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge it's a new adventure with Mother Nature.
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Hi Karen,

Great Localism post and full of so much info and great pictures too. Thanks so much and I am sure this post will be extremely helpful to readers in your area.

Happy Tuesday.
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Hi Karen, I love that more and more of vacant lands are re-purposed like this. Looks to be a wonderful perserve.
7:57pm • #11
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John  There ares so many different animals a nd birds to see and it changes with each visit
5:11am • #12
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Kristin  It is  a shame more people don't visit - I am trying to publicize it
5:12am • #13
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William  It truly is a wonderful site.  Since it is bordered by two rivers it has both water fowl, animals and land based bird all in one location
5:15am • #14
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Karen great localism post and suggested. Like the photos!  The Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.. Pets, jogging, inline skates, skateboards, picnicking, camping, fires, kite flying and fishing are all prohibited....this is a place to enjoy nature at its best!
7:34am • #15
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Good localism post on Occoquan
7:53am • #16
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Wow, beautiful photos Karen. A masterpiece of localism blogging. Anyone looking at your blog will know in an instant you're an expert on your hometown.
11:18am • #17
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Rebecca  Thank you - I plan to promote it heavily
1:33pm • #18
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Will  Thank you very much
1:34pm • #19
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Larry  Thank you - we make it our business to know our area thorougly
1:35pm • #20
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Hi Karen,

This Natural Wildlife Refuge is truly a treasure! I could see myself enjoying it through your vivid story and pictures. What you say, you say so well! I enjoyed it completely. Karen, your article is my good book for the day!
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Karen,

You are doing the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge proud - they should have you on their board for marketing expertise!
3:22pm • #22
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Definitely a great localism post and a post that will probably be accessed again and again.  Beautiful photos.
3:24pm • #23
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Patricia  I hope the public loves it as much = thank you
3:29am • #24
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Lisa  That would be a switch
3:31am • #25
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Debra  I would enjoy having it revisited
3:33am • #26
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Hi Karen, Sounds like a quiet place to unwind and enjoy the offerings of nature.

Gloria
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Gloria  It is one of our favorite walking and sitting places
2:59am • #28

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