Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

About Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

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.

How to Get There

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

Plan Your Visit to Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)