Greenbackville, Virginia is a small town located on the Delmarva Peninsula. The climate is subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. The town is surrounded by water, with the Chincoteague Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Hydrology constituents include the Pocomoke Sound, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. Outdoor recreation opportunities include fishing, boating, and crabbing in the surrounding waters. The nearby Chincoteague Island is also a popular destination for bird watching and hiking in the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.