Saxis Marsh State Waterfoul Management Area and Refuge
Managed by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
1 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Saxis
8% of Saxis’ land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 8% of Saxis’ land is conserved, about 22 acres. 23 acres are parks and preserves, 104 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
8%
22 acres · of 0.4 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
23 ac
104 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
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
22 conserved acres
8% of Saxis’ land. Who manages Saxis’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife22 ac
Not recorded22 ac
State Conservation Area · 45 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxis Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 45 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Saxis
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Saxis
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Saxis Island Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 2017
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Saxis: 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 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 59 | 50 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Saxis →
Questions about parks and trails in Saxis
Are dogs allowed on Saxis’ trails?
Saxis Marsh State Waterfoul Management Area and Refuge doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Saxis?
6,719 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Saxis or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 23 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Saxis 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 →