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# Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

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5177481Phone Line Down
Due to a technical issue, the phones at the refuge Visitor Center are currently not working. If you need a question answered, please use the refuge email or our Facebook page, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We apologize for the inconvenience.

5176431National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, there will be **no fee for Wildlife Drive****on Saturday, September 28**! In addition, the refuge will hold its annual Litter Pickup from 9am to noon. All are welcome to participate!

5172121Wildlife Drive Fall/Winter Hunt Closures
A majority of the Wildlife Drive will be closed on the following dates for deer management hunts:
- Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Friday, October 18, 2024
- Friday, December 6, 2024
- Friday, January 10, 2025

During these dates, the western section of the Wildlife Drive will remain open free-of-charge, along with the Visitor Center and the Tubman Road Trail. Please see this document for a full listing of public areas that will be periodically closed during the 2024-25 deer hunting season.

2024-25 Hunting Season

Fall Guided Birding

## Visit Us

With over 20,000 acres open for public recreation, you can experience the refuge year round in a variety of ways!  Over 5 miles of hiking trails and 17 miles of paddling trails provide many opportunities to view wildlife in their native habitats. If you prefer to travel by car, we have a 3.6 mile Wildlife Drive popular with photographers and birders alike, which is also suitable for hiking and cycling. And speaking of cycling, the many miles of flat, low-traffic roads in southern Dorchester County are perfect for picturesque rides for cyclists of all abilities. In addition, nearly 15,000 acres are open for deer hunting from September through January, with opportunities for waterfowl and spring turkey hunting as well. Click the link below to find out more about visitor activities, and see this page for directions and hours.

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