Directions

Back Bay NWR is located approximately 15 miles south of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Directions to the Refuge from I-64:

Exit to I-264 East ( Towards the Oceanfront)
Take Birdneck Road Exit (Exit 22)
Turn Right onto Birdneck Road
Travel Approximately 3-4 miles to the intersection with General Booth Boulevard
Turn Right onto General Booth Blvd.
Travel approximately 5 miles
After crossing Nimmo Parkway, pay close attention to road signs.
Get into the left hand lane so you can turn left at the next traffic light.
Turn left onto Princess Anne Road at the light
A 7-11 store is on the left at this corner*
At the next traffic light, proceed straight through the light(middle lane).
Note: When you have traveled through the light
the road turns into Sandbridge Rd.
A Food Lion Market should be on your right when going through the light
Follow Sandbridge Road until you enter the Community of Sandbridge
Make a right turn onto Sandpiper Road just past the Fire Station
Follow Sandpiper Road for approximately 4 miles.
You will pass Little Island City Park on the left.
The entrance to Back Bay NWR is at the end of Sandpiper Road

Directions to the Horn Point Canoe/Kayak Launch Site:

Follow the directions above until you reach the red asterick, then proceed below:
Veer slightly to the right at the next light (right lane).
Note: You will still be on Princess Anne Road after passing through the light.
A Food Lion Market should be on your left side after you pass through the light.
Turn Left onto Indian River Rd.
Follow the road to a stop sign.
Turn Leftonto N. Muddy Creek Rd.
Follow this road for 1.3 miles.
Turn Left onto Horn Point Rd. and follow to the entrance of the Launch Site