Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Smyrna, DE
Tidal salt marsh on Delaware Bay with a 12-mile wildlife drive and observation towers; tens of thousands of snow geese stop here in autumn and winter. Vehicle fee; biting flies and mosquitoes are heavy in summer.
- Nearest town
- Smyrna, DE
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.2595, -75.4744
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Fam CampCampsite10 mi from Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
- Killens Pond CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Bombay Hook National Wildlife RefugeTentsCaravansDrinking water
- Adventure Bound Tall PinesCampsite22 mi from Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
- Holiday Park CampgroundCampsite23 mi from Bombay Hook National Wildlife RefugeTentsCaravansElectricity
- G&R CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Bombay Hook National Wildlife RefugeTentsCaravansElectricity
- Glen 4Motorhome stopover25 mi from Bombay Hook National Wildlife RefugeMotorhomes
All campsites in Delaware · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge?
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is in Smyrna, DE, at GPS 39.2595, -75.4744. It is about 7 mi from Dover.
Can you camp near Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Fam Camp, about 10 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge?
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Delaware: Bombay Hook, Dover and the Cape Henlopen beaches.
What is there to see near Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Old State House (7 mi), New Castle Historic District (28 mi), Cape May Lighthouse (36 mi) and Hagley Museum (36 mi).
When is the best time to visit Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)