Great River Road
Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge, TN
Established August 5, 1985, Chickasaw NWR currently encompasses 25,006 acres and includes the largest block of bottomland hardwood forest in Tennessee. The area is an important wintering and stop-over area for a large number of the Mississippi Flyway mallard population. Many waterfowl species call the area home, including including black ducks, gadwall, pintail, teal, wigeon, wood duck, ring-necked duck, and hooded merganser.
Quick Facts
- Location:
On the Mississippi River between Ripley and Dyersburg.
Local Information
- Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge:
- Visit the official US-FWS website for information on recreational opportunities, as well as history and management profiles for the Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge.
