Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife Sanctuary
Why pick this one
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge protects 50,173 acres, including Lake Mattamuskeet, North Carolina's largest natural lake.
Best for
- Exploring a federally protected wetland refuge
- Wildlife habitat and species conservation
- Visiting a refuge containing North Carolina's largest natural lake
- Seeing habitats for red wolves, black bears, bobcats, river otters, and white-tailed deer
Specialties
- wetland habitat protection
- wildlife species protection
Certifications
- IUCN Category IV habitat/species management area
What makes them different
- 50,173-acre federally protected wildlife refuge
- Contains Lake Mattamuskeet, North Carolina's largest natural lake
- Habitat for white-tailed deer, river otters, red wolves, bobcats, and black bears
- Governed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Contact & Location
Services
- wildlife refuge conservation
- wetland habitat management