Discover the Wonders of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, start by getting onto US-50 E from your current location in Eastern Shore. Follow US-50 E for approximately 30 miles. Take the exit toward MD-16 W/Church Creek. Merge onto MD-16 W and continue for about 6 miles. Turn right onto Key Wallace Drive (look for signs for Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge). Continue straight for about 1 mile, and you will arrive at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, located at 2145 Key Wallace Dr, Church Creek, MD 21622.

• Public Transportation

  Public transportation options are limited in this rural area, but you can take a bus from Cambridge, MD, to Church Creek. Check local schedules for the Dorchester County Transit system. Once in Church Creek, you will need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service to reach the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, as it is approximately 5 miles away from the bus stop. Note that taxi services may require advance booking.

• Bicycle

  For the more adventurous, consider cycling. If you are staying in nearby towns, you can bike from there. Use US-50 E and MD-16 W, but be cautious as these roads are busy. The total distance from Cambridge to the refuge is approximately 36 miles, so plan for a full day of cycling, including time for breaks and sightseeing along the way.