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Tyrrell
County
Ecotourism
Committee
PO
Box 55
203 S. Ludington Dr.
Columbia, NC 27925
Ph. (252) 796-0723
info@ecotourismnc.com
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Emily and Richardson Preyer - Buckridge Coastal Reserve |
 This 27,000-acre site is located between Alligator River and Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuges, and is part of the Eastern Dismal Swamp. As part of the NC Coastal Reserve system, Buckridge operates as a living laboratory for research and education. Protected species found on the site include red wolf, bald eagle, red-cockaded woodpecker, Atlantic and shortnose sturgeons and the American alligator. This is also an important site for many rare Neotropical migratory birds. The Reserve is very remote and no public facilities presently exist. Hiking along the existing roads and boating along the shoreline are the best ways to observe the natural features. Insect repellant is recommended during the warm months. The site is part of the NC Game Lands program, and as such, extra care should be taken while hiking during hunting season. Hunting is allowed according to a three-day per week schedule. For more information on hunting regulations, visit www.ncwildlife.org. |
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P.O. Box 8 |
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Columbia, NC,
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(252) 796-3709 |
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www.ncnerr.org/pubsiteinfo/siteinfo/buckridge/buck_ridge.html |
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The site may be accessed by US 64, which connects with NC 94 in Columbia. Traveling south on NC 94, there are three routes that will give a visitor access to different portions of the site, each terminating in a boat landing. 6.8 miles down NC 94 is the intersection with Frying Pan Road that leads to Frying Pan Landing. Five miles farther NC 94 the intersection with Gum Neck Road leads to a series of local roads. The western-most terminus of the network is Grapevine Landing while the southern end is Gum Neck Landing. There is no formal facility at Grapevine Landing. The site may also be visited by boat from the Alligator River. |
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No admission fee, hunting and fishing fees may apply |
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