Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

Dover, TN U.S.A.

The Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 to provide feeding and nesting habitat for migrating waterfowl in the Tennessee-Kentucky portion of the Mississippi Flyway.

The 12-mile long refuge consists of rolling hills and high rocky bluffs along the rich bottomlands of the Cumberland River. Hardwood forests make up one-third of the 8,862-acre refuge. The refuge provides habitat for more than 245 species of birds and numerous species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects.

Fifteen boat launching ramps, both improved and unimproved, are available for use. Seasonal fishing and hunting for white-tailed deer, squirrels and turkeys are permitted. Contact the refuge for details.

The refuge is open March 16 to Nov. 14.

Beavers inhabit the wetlands of the Cross Creeks refuge.