Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Wadesboro, North Carolina.  

Pee Dee National Wildlfie Refuge was established in 1963 as a migratory bird sanctuary, specifically to provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds. The refuge includes 8,500 acres, and has a diverse landscape.  The distinct habitats include bottomland hardwood forests, pine forests, mixed pine-hardwood forests, croplands, old fields, wetlands and open waters.

 

Things to Do at Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

Recreation Activities

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Nearby Activities

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Pee Dee NWR is located on US Highway 52 North, six miles north of Wadesboro, NC

From Charlotte, NC:  Take US Hwy. 74 East approximately 50 miles to Wadesboro, NC.  Turn left on U.S. Hwy. 52 North, and proceed 6 miles.  The Refuge Office will be on your right.

From Albemarle, NC:  Take US Hwy. 52 South for 22 miles.  The Refuge Office will be on your left.

From Rockingham, NC:  Take US Hwy. 74 West approximately 19 miles to Wadesboro, NC.  Turn right on US Hwy. 52 North, and proceed 6 miles.  The Refuge Office will be on your right.

GPS Coordinates: 35.05892420000000, -80.09327500000001

Contact & Resources

Phone: 704-694-4424

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