Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge - Parks/Wildlife - The Outer Banks of North Carolina - <div class="tiny">The Outer Banks of North Carolina® is a chain of barrier islands midway on the Atlantic Seaboard, 90 miles south of Norfolk, Virginia and 321 miles north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From Virginia, we're accessible by Highways 168 and 158 and in North Carolina by Highway 64. Surrounded by 900 square miles of water, we have the third largest estuary system in the world, wildlife refuges, maritime forests, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the highest sand dunes on the East Coast at Jockey's Ridge State Park.</div>

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Parks/Wildlife

The refuge is located between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. Refuge Visitor's Center is located five miles south of the inlet. The 6,000-acre refuge is a haven for more than 360 species of birds. From spring to autumn, a large variety of wading, shore and upland birds can be seen. The observation platforms are near parking areas. Public interpretive programs are scheduled weekly during the summer and fall.

Location:
Between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. Refuge Visitor's Center is located five miles south of the inlet.

Hours:
Refuge open daily during daylight hours.

Admission:
Free. Guided canoe tours are available for a fee.

Services:
Public interpretive programs are scheduled weekly during the summer and fall.

Contact Information:
(252) 987-2394 or (252) 987-1118
Website

The Outer Banks of North Carolina

The Outer Banks of North Carolina® is a chain of barrier islands midway on the Atlantic Seaboard, 90 miles south of Norfolk, Virginia and 321 miles north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From Virginia, we're accessible by Highways 168 and 158 and in North Carolina by Highway 64. Surrounded by 900 square miles of water, we have the third largest estuary system in the world, wildlife refuges, maritime forests, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the highest sand dunes on the East Coast at Jockey's Ridge State Park.