Important Note: First Section of Wildlife Dr Closed Until October
If you're planning a visit to Blackwater Refuge, we have many resources on our website that can answer
your questions and help you plan your trip. First, a couple quick tips: The largest waterfowl
populations are seen in late October, November, and December; also, visitors who come during the warmer months are advised to bring insect repellent.
Our Public Use section offers a helpful overview of the many recreational and
educational opportunities at the Refuge. In this section you can read more about our Visitor Center, our
Wildlife Drive, our land and water trails, and our hunting, fishing,
crabbing, and cycling opportunities.
In addition, be sure to check out our Visitors section,
which provides a link to our list of
frequently asked questions, concerning entrance fees, driving directions to the Refuge,
local visitors' services and other helpful information.
Also, the Visitors section has a link to our Resources page, which provides
access to bird lists and to websites that can provide information about lodging and restaurants in Cambridge, Maryland (the
largest town near Blackwater Refuge).
The Visitors section also offers links to our Gallery, our visitors' Journal, and a
Calendar of Events.
Visiting our Wildlife page will tell you what types of wildlife you can find
at Blackwater, and will also provide you with a Wildlife Calendar that focuses on the seasonal happenings
at the Refuge.
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, feel free to
contact us online using our Contact page or contact the Refuge personnel directly at:
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
2145 Key Wallace Drive
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
Telephone: 410-228-2677
(Hearing-impaired visitors may call the Maryland Relay Service
at TDD/800-735-2258 voice)