Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve contains several excellent examples of tidal and non-tidal wetlands, as well as exemplary undeveloped beaches, dunes, and upland forests. The preserve supports the federally threatened northeastern beach tiger beetle (Cicindela dorsalis dorsalis) and other rare invertebrates. Hughlett Point is an important wintering area for migrating waterfowl and songbirds, and provides habitat for bald eagles, osprey and northern harriers.
VISITATION:
Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve is open to the public. Facilities include an 11 car parking area. If the parking area is full, the preserve is full. You will need to wait for a spot to open or have a Plan B for another site to visit. The site includes trails, a woodland boardwalk, wildlife viewing platforms, and interpretive signs.
Contact Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
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Contact Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
Zach Bradford
Chesapeake Bay Region Steward
VA 605
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
Phone: (804) 225-2303
Service Area
Services provided in:
- Northumberland County, Virginia
