Top rated Wildlife refuges in Gastonia, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Wildlife refuges in Gastonia

Experience the best that Gastonia has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 10 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area

Wildlife refuge

Sprawling natural area offering waterfalls, streams & trails for hunting, fishing, birding & hiking.

4.80 (194 reviews) (~156.74 km from centre)

Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Animal preserve offers thousands of acres of habitats, trails, fishing ponds & educational tours.

4.70 (220 reviews) (~102.3 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) (~119.57 km from centre)

Tiger World

Zoo

Nonprofit preserve for tigers & other endangered animals, with tours on weekdays except Wednesday.

4.60 (2.5K reviews) (~70.11 km from centre)

Kings Mountain State Park

State park

Campsites, hiking & equestrian trails plus lakes for fishing & a replica of a 19th-century farm.

4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~19.14 km from centre)

Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station

Nature preserve

A 47,850-acre preserve of longleaf pine & winegrass, home to the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.

4.60 (105 reviews) (~121.48 km from centre)

Santee National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Awesome trails. Much what Congaree NP should have been.

4.60 (34 reviews) (~204.34 km from centre)

Buffalo Springs Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Beautiful, peaceful, and wonderful. Nice trout fishing area.

4.50 (32 reviews) (~239.48 km from centre)

Santee NWR - Cuddo Unit Entrance

Wildlife refuge

👍 At first I was a little let down...then I got to the swampy area and was like yes! Saw gators, herons, a nest of different egrets, Anhingas. Loved it so much I've gone 3 more times. I found circling around twice and being patient is the way to go.

4.40 (74 reviews) (~209.86 km from centre)

Mossy Creek Wildlife Viewing Area

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Beautiful spot, used the telescope to take an awesome picture of this blue heron.

4.20 (99 reviews) (~230.24 km from centre)

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Top rated Wildlife refuges in Gastonia, United States