Hidden gems - Wildlife refuges in Cartersville, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Wildlife refuges in Cartersville

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cartersville. This list contains 21 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 I love this place. The dirt road parallels the river for about a mile. There are swimming holes & great opportunities for fishing. The cahaba lilies are gorgeous in the spring.

4.90 (99 reviews) (~240.62 km from centre)

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

4.90 (61 reviews) (~242.22 km from centre)

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Administration Office

Wildlife refuge

4.90 (9 reviews) (~202.21 km from centre)

Georgia Audubon

Environmental organization

👍👍 Great place to learn bird identification, ecology, and conservation.

4.80 (18 reviews) (~60.49 km from centre)

N.W. Region Dept. Headquarters of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Game Management

Wildlife refuge

4.80 (14 reviews) (~44.62 km from centre)

Cahaba River Bluffs Hiking Trails

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Peaceful, away from road, 2 overlooks. A little over 2 miles there and back. Downhill going in, uphill coming out

4.80 (11 reviews) (~240.17 km from centre)

Hawk Talk Inc

Wildlife refuge

4.80 (6 reviews) (~38.02 km from centre)

Conestee Nature Preserve Office

Nature preserve

👍👍 Watch for SNAKES! I suggest pack a first aid kit, a basket, + snacks & water just in case. Took the 4 boys out to "breathe fresh air" & had a blast along all the trails. NOTE: DO NOT SWIM OR GET IN THE WATER. THE SEDIMENT IS CONTAMINATED. There is a warning on the website. We found mushrooms, spar...

4.70 (113 reviews) (~234.35 km from centre)

Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

4.70 (78 reviews) (~140.71 km from centre)

Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

This 264-acre hardwood-forest nature preserve has a large cave protecting endangered bat species.

4.60 (134 reviews) (~131.8 km from centre)

Maclellan Island

Wildlife refuge

An expansive wildlife refuge & bird nesting site with camping & 1.5 miles of hiking trails.

4.60 (37 reviews) (~109.3 km from centre)

Standifer Gap Marsh

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 The best marsh habitat in southeast Tennessee. This place presents great outdoor viewing opportunities, including birds, dragonflies, butterflies, reptiles, and mammals. This marsh contains Virginia Rail, Sora, Rusty Blackbirds, American Bittern, and Least Bittern, in the appropriate seasons. Drag...

4.60 (15 reviews) (~105.12 km from centre)