Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge

Provides numerous recreation opportunities to thousands of visitors every year. Enjoy viewing the unique geology and diverse wildlife, whether boating, driving or hiking. Regulation of recreation activities allow for public enjoyment of the refuge while still protecting the wildlife and habitats. Fishing and seasonal hunting are allowed with proper permits.

The Refuge consists of approximately 11,000 acres of irregularly-flooded, brackish marsh and 3,494 acres of pocosin and woodland habitat. The dominant marsh plants include black needlerush, saltmarsh cordgrass, saltmeadow hay, and saltgrass. The woodland areas are dominated by loblolly, longleaf and pond pine. Live oak is also abundant on some upland sites. The marsh and surrounding waters provide wintering habitat for thousands of ducks and nesting habitat for colonial waterbirds.