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Blackwater National Wildlife

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(530) · Nature reserve in Cambridge, United States
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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1933 as a waterfowl sanctuary for birds migrating along the Atlantic Flyway.

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Oct 6, 2024
I come up here frequently and I really enjoy coming here because during the fall and winter I enjoy photographing, bald eagles and northern Harriers and migratory, ducks and other migratory birds and…Full review by Sbyman
May 28, 2024
The visitor center is lovely with lots of educational exhibits. We saw many bald eagles and osprey with babies in the nest.Full review by Excursion821329
Apr 5, 2024
WARNING for all visitors. My wife and I have enjoyed Blackwater NWR for over a decade. Indeed it has been a refuge for us. Recently the refuge management has chosen to aggressively enforce parking…Full review by jjangler6000
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Is my dog allowed to ride in my kayak on the water trails? To me, this qualifies as a vehicle.
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Sorry for the delay, but I did not see the question until now. I've never kayaked in the refuge, but I don't see why you would not be able to take the dog in the kayak. To be sure, ask the …
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Sorry for the delay, but I did not see the question until now. I've never kayaked in the refuge, but I don't see why you would not be able to take the dog in the kayak. To be sure, ask the staff at the welcome center.
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Answer by Francisco G · Jun 17, 2021
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Is there any picnic area nearby? I am planning to come for the whole day and do as many trails and drives as possible.
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I do not remember a picnic area there. The visitors center had a small garden in the back , but no picnic areas. Upstairs in the visitors center was a viewing room and a small bench. …
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I do not remember a picnic area there. The visitors center had a small garden in the back , but no picnic areas. Upstairs in the visitors center was a viewing room and a small bench. Doubt if that is open due to covid19
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Closest place to stay near the refuge
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We stayed at a vrbo property on the water which was nice
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I would like to come there for the first time and want to know if I can bring my dog if she does not leave the car?
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Dogs only in the car
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I would like to come there for the first time and would like to know if I can bring my dog if she does not leave the car.
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All pets must remain in vehicles at all times, so you can bring your dog. You can walk the trails and go into the visitors center but dog remains in vehicle. An absolutely beautiful refuge.
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Is there a fee associated with CBRS determinations?
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No. The Service does not charge a fee to process CBRS determinations.
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