Two people on bicycles ride on a paved road adjacent to forest and marshland.
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Biking

At Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Blackwater NWR offers several bike routes for the novice to experienced cyclist. Visitors can choose to complete an approximate 4-mile or 7-mile loop route along the paved Wildlife Drive. Blackwater NWR also has maps for 20-mile and 25-mile routes that follow county roads through the varied habitats of the Refuge and surrounding area. Cyclists are reminded that refuge trails are foot traffic only. Bike racks are available at trail heads and the Visitor Center.

Biking Downloads

Blackwater NWR Cycling MapPDF0 BOctober 10, 2021

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Activities

Two hunters in camouflage holding compound bows walk away from the camera down a wide path through a pine forest.
Hunting
Man in white shirt and red PFD holding a fishing pole in a gray kayak surrounded by blue water.
Fishing
A paved one-lane road with tall trees on both sides, freshly fallen leaves on the ground, and red-roofed kiosk in the distance.
Auto tour
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
2145 Key Wallace Drive (Visitor Center)
Cambridge, MD 21613-9536
Get directions
(410) 228-2677
2145 Key Wallace Drive
Cambridge, MD 21613
fw5rw_BWNWR@fws.gov

Visitor Center - 410-228-2677

For all general inquiries. Phones are answered during Visitor Center hours (Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm) and daily during regular business hours as staff is available.

Headquarters - 410-228-2692

For business calls to refuge management, administration, and biology. Regular business hours Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.