Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Why pick this one
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge offers 15+ miles of color-coded paddling trails and possible wild red wolf sightings in eastern North Carolina.
Best for
- visitors seeking opportunities to see endangered red wolves in the wild
- black bear viewing from Murphy Peterson Wildlife Drive
- canoeing or kayaking on designated paddling trails
- wildlife photography
- accessible half-mile nature walks
- guided wildlife and conservation programs
- hunting and fishing within refuge restrictions
Look elsewhere if
- visitors needing nighttime access, since the refuge is open during daylight hours
Specialties
- red wolf viewing
- black bear viewing
- Murphy Peterson Wildlife Drive
- 15+ miles of color-coded paddling trails
- guided interpretive programs and tours
Certifications
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- National Wildlife Refuge System
What makes them different
- One of the only places in the world where endangered red wolves may be seen in the wild
- 15+ miles of color-coded paddling trails
- Murphy Peterson Wildlife Drive offers opportunities to view black bears and other wildlife
- Two half-mile universally accessible wildlife trails
- Refuge open year-round during daylight hours
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 708 N US Highway 64, Manteo, NC 27954
- Phone
- (252) 473-1131
- Website
- http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver
- alligatorriver@fws.gov
Services
- wildlife viewing
- wildlife trails
- canoeing and kayaking
- guided tours and interpretive talks
- wildlife photography
- hunting and fishing
- visitor center exhibits and environmental education