Roanoke River
Williamston, NC 27892
Plan Your Visit
Roanoke River NWR is made up of various tracts of land. The Askew and Conine Island Tracts are accessible from a trail and dirt roads off of Hwy 13/17 just north of Williamston. The other refuge tracts (Great & Goodman Islands, Broadneck Swamp, Hampton Swamp, and Company Swamp) are accessible only by boat along the Roanoke River. Depending on the season, location, and river water levels, the bottomland hardwood forests may be dry or inundated in several feet of water. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing and photography, hiking, hunting, fishing, and boating.
Kuralt Trailhead:
The trailhead is located on the Conine Island Tract, located to the east of US Hwy 13/17 N just past the Roanoke River Bridge outside of Williamston. If you approach from the north on US Hwy 13/17 S you will need to cross the bridge, turn around, and come back, as there is no access to the trail from that side of the highway.
Refuge Headquarters:
From Williamston – Take US Hwy 13/17 N, then turn right onto US Hwy 17 Business N. In approximately one mile, you will turn right into the Headquarters Office driveway. There is a wooden farmer's market building in front of ours and a Refuge sign next to the driveway. Follow the driveway to our parking area in the front of the building.
From Edenton – From the HWY 17 S Bypass, turn left onto Business HWY 17/South King Street. Continue until you reach the stoplight. Turn left onto Business 17; in a couple blocks you will turn left into the Headquarters Office driveway. There is a wooden farmer's market building in front of ours and a Refuge sign next to the driveway. Follow the driveway to our parking area in the front of the building.
From Ahoskie – Take US Hwy 13 S. into Windsor on King Street. Turn right (at the 2nd Stoplight) onto Bus 17. In a couple of blocks you will turn left into the Headquarters Office driveway. There is a wooden farmer's market building in front of ours and a Refuge sign next to the driveway. Follow the driveway to our parking area in the front of the building.
Activities
Featured Species
Get Involved
Roanoke River NWR welcomes public involvement and encourages you to find ways to help this Refuge. Though we have a small staff, there are some volunteer opportunities on this Refuge. Please reach out to refuge staff to discuss volunteering at Roanoke River NWR.
About
Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge protects the largest intact bottomland forest ecosystem remaining in the mid-Atlantic region. Its mission is to manage high-quality habitat for a diversity of migratory birds, fish, and wildlife while fostering conservation partnerships in the Roanoke River floodplain. The refuge serves as an inviolate sanctuary for migratory birds and provides wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities such as hunting, fishing, and environmental education.