Deal Island Wildlife Management Area, Nature reserve in Somerset County, Maryland.
The 13,565-acre reserve contains salt marshes, tidal creeks, upland forests, and a 2,800-acre man-made pond supporting numerous wildlife species.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources established this area to protect the Eastern Shore's natural habitats and provide sustainable wildlife management solutions.
Local environmental programs engage visitors in wildlife observation, with over 220 documented bird species making it a key location for naturalists.
Visitors can access the area through marked parking areas off Deal Island, Riley Roberts, and Drawbridge Roads, with operating hours from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
The reserve includes multiple boat ramps accessing St. Peter's Creek, Dames Quarter Creek, and Big Sound Creek, enabling water-based exploration of the wetland system.
Location: Somerset County
Operator: Wildlife and Heritage Service
Website: https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/publiclands/eastern/dealisland.asp
GPS coordinates: 38.17867,-75.86784
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:00
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