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Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
- 4.7194 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
Tidal freshwater marsh on the Potomac south of Alexandria with a flat trail and boardwalk, popular for birdwatching and kayaking.
Quick answers
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve in short
When is Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve open?
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve?
Alexandria, VA 22307.
Is Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 10 pm
- Outdoors
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pmmonday6 AM–10 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- sunday
- 6 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 194 reviews
Known for
- Bird watching
- Bald eagles
- Boardwalk
- Kayaking
What people say
- People like:
- Birding, bald eagles, river views and an easy relaxing trail
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time