Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge is home to many game species, offering a variety of opportunities for hunters.

Hunters under the age of 16, must hunt with a parent or guardian. Youth hunters are defined by State law as age 17 or under.  Youth hunters age 16 and 17 have Hunters Education and licensing...

Sport fishing is permitted year-round, unless otherwise posted, on 310 acres of various impoundments. Boat ramps are provided on larger lakes. Available species include largemouth bass, sunfish and catfish.

All areas of Carolina Sandhills NWR are open to foot traffic. However, the following trails are maintained for public use. 

Pool A Recreation Area 

Perhaps the fastest growing activity on National Wildlife Refuges in the past ten years has been wildlife photography.  That’s not surprising – the digital camera population explosion and cell phones with ever-improving picture-taking abilities are increasing the number of nature...

The refuge's paved Visitors Drive, along with 140 miles of earthen and gravel roads, provides access for wildlife observation and photography. All refuge roads are open to vehicular traffic except those marked "Authorized Vehicles Only" or those that have been blocked. All areas of the refuge...

There are more than 140 miles of sand and graveled roads that are open to bicyclists. Many of the roads have sections with steep hills; so don't worry about a lack of challenging rides. Please note that all nature and walking/hiking trails are closed to bicycles. You won't find this at all...

The refuge's paved Visitors Drive, along with 140 miles of earthen and gravel roads, provides access for wildlife observation and photography. All refuge roads are open to vehicular traffic except those marked "Authorized Vehicles Only" or those that have been blocked. All areas of the refuge...