Saxis Marsh State Waterfoul Management Area and Refuge
Managed by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
506 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Pitts Neck · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Sanford
Few parks or trails are on the map in Sanford
39% of Sanford’s land is conserved, about 710 acres. 524 acres are parks and preserves, 11,907 per 1,000 residents. 86% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
39%
710 acres · of 2.9 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
524 ac
11,907 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
86%
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
710 conserved acres
39% of Sanford’s land. Who manages Sanford’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife521 ac
Not recorded710 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,042 acPrivate Conservation · 189 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxis Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 1,042 | Open |
| Migratory Bird Open Space Private Conservation | Not recorded | 189 | Closed |
Things to do
8 places to go in Sanford
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Sanford
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Swimming spots in Sanford
3 swimming spots without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Sanford
2 playgrounds without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Sanford
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Sanford
Sun Outdoors
DirectionsHistory along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Pocomoke FarmSite · listed 2007
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Sanford: April to June
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 46 | 48 | 55 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 59 | 50 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.5 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Sanford →
Questions about parks and trails in Sanford
Are dogs allowed on Sanford’s trails?
Saxis Marsh State Waterfoul Management Area and Refuge and Makemie Monument Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Sanford?
6,458 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Sanford or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 524 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Sanford neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →