Assawoman Wildlife Area

The Assawoman Wildlife Area encompasses 3,100 acres of diverse habitats, including marshlands, pine forests, and waterways along the Delaware-Maryland coast.

The land originated from nine former farms that were forfeited during the Great Depression before the U.S. Forest Service established it as a wildlife area in 1943.

The name derives from Algonkian language roots referring to a midway fishing stream, reflecting the Native American heritage of the Delaware coastal region.

Visitors can access the refuge through Mulberry Landing Road in Frankford, Delaware, where opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and wildlife observation await.

The wildlife area features three distinct sections: Miller Neck spanning 1,335 acres, Muddy Neck covering 284 acres, and The Beach extending 76 acres.

GPS coordinates: 38.49944,-75.07876

Latest update: November 13, 2025 07:42