Blackwater NWR Seasonally Closed Waters

Shaded areas of the map indicate refuge waters closed annually from October 1 to March 31 to limit disturbance to migratory waterfowl. The red dot indicates the parking area for anglers using the Key Wallace Drive causeway.

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Refuge Map
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View of tidal marsh and pine trees at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1933 as a waterfowl sanctuary for birds migrating along the Atlantic Flyway.
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A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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