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Swanquarter Wilderness

The Swanquarter Wilderness now contains a total of 8,785 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge . All of the Wilderness is in the state of North Carolina. In 1976 the Swanquarter Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Established in 1932, Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge, a satellite of Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, encompasses 16,411 acres of islands and coastal marshland…

  • Managed by: Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Coordinates: 35.45196, -76.174606

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Cape Point Campground
  • Ocracoke Island Discovery Center
  • Silver Lake Marina
  • OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND
  • Portsmouth Visitor Center
  • Hatteras Island Weather Bureau Station

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanquarter Wilderness reservable?

Swanquarter Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Swanquarter Wilderness?

See the map for Swanquarter Wilderness's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Swanquarter Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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