About: The Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge is one of the Southeast’s premier sites for viewing the rapidly diminishing longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem. The refuge was created to provide habitat for migratory birds, to demonstrate sound management practices that enhance natural resource conservation, and to provide wildlife-oriented recreation opportunities. In addition, the refuge supports a recovery population of the red-cockaded woodpecker.
Rolling beds of deep, sandy soils provide the foundation for Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, one of the last great vestiges of the longleaf pine ecosystem. The refuge also has habitats of streamside pocosins (translated “swamp on a hill”), open fields, hardwood ridges, wetlands and open water ponds. Home to the rare and the ordinary, this refuge typifies the unique biological diversity of the longleaf pine ecosystem.
Location: From the intersection of US 1 and Highway 145 west of McBee, follow US 1 north toward Patrick. After 1.2 miles turn left onto the entrance road. 23734 US Highway 1, McBee, SC 29101. Telephone: 843-335-8350.
Hours: Visitor Center is open Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm.
