Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

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  • Monday: 9am - 4pm
  • Tuesday: 9am - 4pm
  • Wednesday: 9am - 4pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 4pm
  • Friday: 9am - 4pm
  • Saturday: 11am - 3pm
  • Sunday: 11am - 3pm
12322 Turkle Pond Road, Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8419
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Days/Hours of operation: The Refuge is open every day from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset in designated areas. The Visitor Center is open daily year-round from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Check our website for any seasonal closures.

Tours: Self-guided and as scheduled.

Focus: Wildlife, Birdwatching, Nature Walks, Accessible Trails, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Habitat Management, Wetlands. Exhibits in Visitor Center (year-round). Nature Photography Exhibition (Fall); Horseshoe Crab-Shorebird Festival (May.)

Ages/Grade levels: All ages and grade levels

Materials: Refuge and trail maps, canoe and kayak maps, fact sheets/brochures on fish and wildlife. Will mail materials with three weeks’ notice.

Cost: Admission is free; donations accepted.

Recent Reviews

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Ok Omni Google Assets : 5 on 1/20/2026 5:36 am
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge was incredibly peaceful and calming. The wide open marshes and quiet water views made it feel like a true escape from everything. I spent a lot of time just walking slowly and watching birds, enjoying how still and open the landscape felt. What I liked most was how uncrowded it was. The trails and observation areas were quiet, and it was easy to just stop, listen to the wind, and take in the scenery. It’s not flashy, but that’s what makes it special — it’s simple and naturally beautiful.
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Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Raymond Luo : 5 on 1/7/2026 2:03 am
Kind of like Bombay Hook NWR, but a bit smaller/less “developed”. They have a lot of great trails that you can chain into each other, which gives a good look at the different types of regions. There’s also a great overlook at the end of the Dyke Trail. Also, it had no entrance fee which is rare for NWRs in my experience.
5 5
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
David L. : 5 on 9/6/2023 12:34 am
Visited on Labor Day weekend Sunday around noon. There weren't too many other cars in the parking lot. The visitor center is pretty small, but they have a good selection of items in the gift shop. The bathrooms are also located inside the visitor center. This is also where you can get your blue goose passport cancelation stamp. They actually sell the blue goose book here. This is only the 3rd NFWS gift shop we've ever encountered that sells it. We've been to almost 2 dozen.

The parking spots around the back are much better as a few are shaded by large trees. This is also where the picnic tables are. There is also a dock to launch boats or kayaks at no cost. The lady working in the visitor center said another of people get stuck in there and that the boat launch further up the road on the way in is much better.

We hiked the boardwalk trail loop, and it was very nice. It was a pretty warm day, and I'd recommend coming earlier or maybe later in the day.

If we were to come back, we'd bring our kayaks and probably fishing gear. We'd like to explore the park more.
5 5
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center