Attractions

• The Saxis Fishing Pier built in 2002 offers a fishing experience for young and old alike.  The pier extends 200 ft into the Pocomoke Sound and terminates with a 100 ft. T-head.  The pier is handiapped accessible and ADA compliant.  The fishing pier is open 24 hours a day and is lit at night.  A valid individual Saltwater Recreational Fishing License is required.  This location is part of the annual kids fishing tournament that is funded by the USRFDF.  Trout, croaker, spot, whiting, red drum, and striped bass can be caught at this location.   Check the Tides
  
  
• Saxis Island Museum is located at 20101 Saxis Road opened its doors in September of 2013.  The museum is in the authentically restored 100+ year old Crockett Store that was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.  It is the only remaining general store building on the island.  The interior looks like it did in the 1920s and contains many store furnishings, artifacts, model boats, decoys and photographs of buildings, boats and the people of Saxis Island dating back to the 1880s.  Hours of operation Sunday - Friday by appointment (703) 328-2898, Saturday 10:00 AM to 2 PM.
  
  
• Kayaking Launch Area is located on the north end of town, along the natural shoreline on Matthews Road.  Kayaks can also be launched at the boat ramp if larger boat traffic is not in the area.
  
  
• Event Pavilion located on Starling Creek Road, at the Saxis Harbor is a covered roof, open sided facility.  The Pavilion has picnic tables, grill, trash receptacles, running water and electirc.  Restroom facilities are available next door in the new town office building.  The pivilion rental agreement can be downloaded below.  Once completed please return form to the Harbor Master Hance Martin, office number 757-824-5792 or cell 757-894-1262 .
  
  
• The area around Saxis is part of the Saxis Wildlife Management Area, which is predominately tidal marshland totaling approx. 5,678 acres.  The area is untouched and primarily in its natural state with no development. The management area is an excellent area to see wildlife and bird watching in its natural habitat.  Kayaking in the back creek can also provide wonderful opportunities to view birds and waterfowl that nest in the area.
  
  
• The shoreline of Saxis island provides the Sea Glass Hunter an opportunity to collect glass washed in from the tides.  The optimal time to hunt for sea glass is after a coastal storm when winds churns the bottom of the bay and new finds can wash ashore.  There is parking available at Dennis Lane and Matthews Road to comb the area for sea glass.

Come out and meet your neighbors and enjoy all of the many things that make the Town of Saxis a great place to live!