Children observing wildlife with binoculars while standing on an observation deck.
Return to Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

Ranger-led programs

At Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge strives to provide high-quality field trips and environmental education programs to the public free of charge. The refuge holds a free fishing derby in the spring. In addition, the refuge host Earth Camp for Stewart County 4th and 5th graders each summer. 

Groups can contact the refuge to schedule a Ranger-led program. Please contact the refuge at least 1 month prior to the date you would like the program to take place. 

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