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Birding

At Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

The combination of deciduous woodlands, open water, marsh, and croplands provide excellent habitat for various species of birds. Manipulation of water levels in refuge pools resulting in moist soil areas rich in natural plant and animal life create unlimited food resources for wading birds, marsh and shorebirds, raptors, songbirds and waterfowl.

For a list of species, see our Bird Brochure.

Please note, all areas of the refuge are closed seasonally from Nov. 15th – Mar. 15th. An observation deck located near the visitor center is open year-round. 

Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A hunter walking in the woods with their rifle.
Hunting
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge's woodland habitat holds sizable numbers of popular game species, including turkey, deer, squirrel, beaver and coyote.
A close-up image of a crappie fish with a fishing lure in it's mouth.
Fishing
Sport fishing is permitted on Cross Creeks NWR. Predominant species are sunfish, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass.
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge
643 Wildlife Road
Dover, TN 37058-6136
(931) 232-7477
crosscreeks@fws.gov

GPS Coordinates: Latitude 36° 29’ 37.18” N Longitude 87° 47’ 45.85” W