Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

Pee Dee National Wildlfie Refuge was established in 1963 as a migratory bird sanctuary, specifically to provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds. The refuge includes 8,500 acres, and has a diverse landscape. The distinct habitats include bottomland hardwood forests, pine forests, mixed pine-hardwood forests, croplands, old fields, wetlands and open waters.

Pee Dee NWR is located on US Highway 52 North, six miles north of Wadesboro, NC From Charlotte, NC: Take US Hwy. 74 East approximately 50 miles to Wadesboro, NC. Turn left on U.S. Hwy. 52 North, and proceed 6 miles. The Refuge Office will be on your right. From Albemarle, NC: Take US Hwy. 52 South for 22 miles. The Refuge Office will be on your left. From Rockingham, NC: Take US Hwy. 74 West approximately 19 miles to Wadesboro, NC. Turn right on US Hwy. 52 North, and proceed 6 miles. The Refuge Office will be on your right.