People kayaking in a lake on a bright sunny day.
Return to Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

Boating - non-motorized

At Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

Kayaking and canoeing is a popular, seasonal activity at Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, with calm waters, rich wildlife viewing opportunities, and a special summer event for paddlers.

All refuge impoundments are seasonally closed Nov. 15th – Mar. 15th. 

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.
Visitors watching wildlife through the windows of the visitor center..
Birding
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