Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977, USA

Phone: +13026539345

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Jim Clapp

Oct 28, 2022

Try to stop here every fall to watch migrating birds, and resident birds too.

Brian Goldfarb

Oct 26, 2022

Very rude employee berated us for not knowing the creeks were closed for hunting. Minimal signage and access was opened

Chuck Brown

Oct 23, 2022

A visit with family from out of state. Unfortunately, just for the time of year, we didn't see as much waterfowl as we have in previous visits. But still a nice area to visit.

kelly vaughn

Oct 22, 2022

Beautiful trails and peaceful scenery.

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Questions & Answers

Can I take my dog

Leslie Pereira | Oct 29, 2019
Margarita Dodatko | Oct 29, 2019

Their rules state: permitted Dogs on a leash no more than 10ft in length. All dog waste must be collected and disposed of properly.

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where is Bombay hook

Colton Isenberg | Oct 29, 2019
Gabriel 2018 | Oct 29, 2019

Aka the city of Metropolis on the original Superman comics. 😂

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Does my Delaware State Parks annual pass cover my admission fee to Bombay Hook?

Lewis Agosta | Oct 29, 2018
Andrew Price | Oct 29, 2018

Nope. Bombay is a national wildlife refuge. Entry is $4/vehicle/day.

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Can I get an id card for entrance to the National Parks at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge?

Dominick Albano | Oct 29, 2018
Kathy Tyrrell | Oct 29, 2018

You can purchase either a daily or annual pass at Bombay Hook. It would be good for all of the National Refuges.

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Is the office/gift shop and restrooms open now (during Covid)?

Linda Giles | Oct 28, 2021
Keith Kellam | Oct 28, 2021

They were not open when I was there a few weeks ago.

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Are you allowed to walk the 12 mile trail or are only car and bikes allowed and you can only hike the short walking trails?

Abigail Haycraft | Oct 29, 2019
Paola Camacho Orellana | Oct 29, 2019

You can walk most of the trails, and I have seen people on their bikes. Theres some trails that takes you around and the view it's just breathtaking. Some trails are longers than others just take plentiful of water and bring some bug spray.

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Are you open Tommorow with the Federal Gov. Shutdown?

jim jenkins | Oct 29, 2019
Melissa Willison | Oct 29, 2019

Yes it is a beautiful place

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How are the bugs down there? Cow flies, biting flies?

Wanda Soto | Oct 29, 2018
dj buckner | Oct 29, 2018

Bugs are horrible til September.

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Is this a day trip thing? Is there a place to park? What should I bring?

Kay K | Jul 30, 2022
David W. | Jul 30, 2022

The Wildlife Refuge is about a 40 minute drive from the Rehoboth boardwalk, and 20 minutes from Prime Hook NWR, south off of Route 1. A vehicle is needed to explore the various trails and see the different areas of the park. There is a Visitor's Center with restrooms and parking.

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Are there bears in the park?

Thomas Wang | May 31, 2022
Samantha Milward | May 31, 2022

It is not very likely.

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Name & size of egret in Bombay hook?

Carole Becker | Mar 2, 2022
Ricardo Gomez | Apr 1, 2022

Hernando Gutierrez, medium.

Do sandhill crans summer and/winter there?

Linda Andrews | Oct 28, 2021
Bobbie Lilly | Oct 28, 2021

To be honest I'm not sure

Can you enter, leave, and reenter refuge on a daily pass?

Mickey Phillips | Oct 28, 2021
Dave Lees | Oct 28, 2021

Yes.

what species of herons live in the reserve

василий шелих | Oct 28, 2021
Keith Kellam | Oct 28, 2021

Blue herons are plentiful there. And white egrets.

Is the refuge open even with Covid? Restroom?

Linda Giles | Oct 28, 2020
Elizabeth Mata | Oct 28, 2020

Yes is open. Sorry I don't remember about restroom at the other little entrances. But there is one on the main entrance.

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When do the snow geese start to show up?

Wanda Soto | Oct 28, 2020
TIFFANY BLAND | Oct 28, 2020

With in the next month or so

Have a bom bay hook delaware quarter is offset punched and the front has been punched have over back of quarter again does anyone know value of this quarter?

MillerMadness __!!!! | Oct 28, 2020
Steven Sutter | Oct 28, 2020

Try a coin dealer. Defect and misprinted coins sometimes have value.

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What is the name and binomial of the softshell turtles in the brackish river.

A Google User | Oct 28, 2020
Jack Rantowich | Oct 28, 2020

Not really sure but what I do know is Bombay Hook NWR has Snapper, Painted and Box turtles

Is there a beach near? Or other activities?

Terry Hatchett | Oct 29, 2019
Brent Evans | Oct 29, 2019

There's Woodland Beach close to there, but it's much smaller than the resort beaches

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Is kayaking allowed in Bombay Hook?

Thomas Helms | Oct 29, 2019
Brent Evans | Oct 29, 2019

No, it's mostly marsh land with ponds for birds and other wildlife

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How are the bugs there now?

Wanda Soto | Oct 29, 2018
Donna Mcknight | Oct 29, 2018

Bring a wet towel if the green heads get in your car you know what to do with it LOL also blast the air conditioner they don't like the cold air and of course bug spray if you get out to take photos

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Can I go fishing

Alexis Estremera | Oct 29, 2018
Fonseca Norbe | Oct 29, 2018

No

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What is the fee

Tom V | Oct 29, 2018
Lynn Albright | Oct 29, 2018

I believe $4 a car for a day pass. Federal passes accepted as well.

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