LASR.net Homepage

Menu

Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge


category : Wildlife Refuges
Established in 1989, the refuge is home to animals such as deer, otter, beaver, muskrat, and black bear, as well as more than 191 species of migrating birds. Informal trail systems are open to the public for hiking and birdwatching, including the new Charles Kuralt Trail which opened in spring 2000; some of the trails and refuge are only accessible by boat. Hunting by special permit only. Refuge is closed to public during permitted hunts for safety reasons. Special wildlife observation areas along Hwy.13/17 are available seasonably. Special fishing regulations apply in selected tributaries within the refuge boundaries. Fishing is permitted in the Roanoke River proper. Owned and operated by trhe US Fish & Wildlife Service.




Address:
PO Box 430
Windsor, NC 27983
Phone: (252)794-5326


Our Email: roanokeriver@fws.gov
Our Website:www.fws.gov/roanokeriver/

Come visit us in Windsor, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Hope Plantation

Hope Plantation is located in southern Bertie County on the edge of Roquist Pocosin, four miles west of Windsor, adjacent to NC Highway 308. It was a grant in the 1720

Windsor, NC Historic Homes

Roanoke/Cashie River Center

Focus on the vast floodplain and bottomland swamp system of the lower Roanoke basin. Historic items on the center property, including an "in situ" brick vault, a 150

Windsor, NC Museums

Cashie Wetlands Walk

Boardwalk in a natural wetlands environment with cypress trees and other swampland flora. Walk takes visitor to the edge of the Cashie River, which is 20 miles long, as deep as 80

Windsor, NC Other Attractions

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Built in 1839 to succeed the Colonial Church of England Chapel. Consecrated in 1840. Unique building has a triplet stained-glass window and an active membership.

Windsor, NC Churches

Cashie Golf & Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Windsor, NC Country Clubs

Things to do Wildlife Refuges near Windsor, NC

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge

8,646 acres in the northeastern part of Currituck County. Visitors Center is in the Kitchen Tract Hunt Club, A small boat lau...

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Located in Washington, Hyde and Tyrrell counties. In 1990 the Conservation Fund donated land to the US Fish & Wildlife Servic...

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe, Visitor Center 4 miles south of Inlet. 6,000-acre refuge, haven for 365+ bird species. Ob...

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge has over 150,000 acres of wetland habitats and a wide variety of wildlife, ranging from wood ducks and alligators ...

Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1989, the refuge is home to animals such as deer, otter, beaver, muskrat, and black bear, as well as more than...