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Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
2591 Whitehall Neck Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
16,000 acres · 3 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
820 reviews
Birds call across the marshes of this nature preserve in Smyrna, Delaware. Dog owners value the water access, parking, and restrooms along the 12-mile auto tour and short trails. Keep dogs leashed at all times.
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- Park
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Smyrna, Delaware
- Coordinates
- 39.2553, -75.4675
- Size
- 16,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.3 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.3/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 16,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
16,000-acre refuge with 12-mile auto tour and 5 short trails. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
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