Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge
The Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge located along the Potomac River in Virginia, at the point where it meets Neabsco Creek. The 325 acres (1.32 km2) of tidal marsh has been administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service since 1970; currently, it is part of the Potomac River National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The refuge covers wetlands and woodlands, and has a railroad right-of-way bordering its western edge. It is currently accessible only by boat, but has been considered as a possible portion of the route for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | Virginia |
| Size | 273 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| FWS region | Region 5 |
| Center point | 38.6139, -77.2515 |
| Night sky | Noticeable light pollution (Black Marble reading 124) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 10 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
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Most refuges do not allow overnight camping. The campgrounds listed are outside the refuge.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 8.4 miWoodlawn Plantation (Boundary Increase) ↗National Historic Landmark
- 3 miHammond--Queen House ↗Vanceburg, KY
- 3 miFairfax Arms ↗Colchester, VA
- 4 miRockledge ↗Occoquan, VA
- 4.3 miOld Hotel ↗Dumfries, VA
- 4.5 miWeems-Botts House ↗Dumfries, VA
- 5.5 mi
- 6.8 miSilverbook Methodist Church ↗Lorton, VA
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge?
273 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What state is Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge in?
Virginia.
Source: How states are assigned
Can I camp at Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Prince William Forest Rv Campground, 4.8 miles out. 10 in all are within ten miles. Most refuges do not allow camping inside the refuge, so the campgrounds listed are outside it.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge?
A point inside the boundary is at 38.614, -77.251. Prince William Forest Park is 7 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
How dark is the night sky at Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 124 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, noticeable light pollution.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge?
Prince William Forest Park (7 mi), Piscataway Park (11 mi) and Thomas Stone National Historic Site (13 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge?
28 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Woodlawn Plantation (Boundary Increase) and Hammond--Queen House.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundary layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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