"ICW along the Alligator River - no alligators" Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge by grandmaR

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 53 photos

Alligator River

Cars on the bridge - photo sent by a friend

Because we stop on the Alligator River each time, I've used this location to put those stops, even though the actual stop is not in the refuge. The highway across the Alligator River is one of the major roads to get to the Outer Banks

Alligator Pungo Canal shore

The shores of the canal are loaded with dead trees and logs. These sometimes come adrift and cause damage to the running gear of the boats. Belhaven is often a forced stop to get repairs.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Good place to get fuel, and cheap eats
Cons:No TV reception
In a nutshell:One of the only marinas that is also a truck stop

Last visit to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge: Apr 2002
Intro Updated Apr 11, 2005
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Chart with anchorage marked - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

MM 105 Anchorage at head of Canal Sports & Outdoors (3)

We have not anchored here, but there is another anchorage a bit farther along off Bear Point inside R46, and off... more travel advice

Deep Point with mooring ball on shore - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

MM 102 - Anchorage by a Mooring Ball Sports & Outdoors (3)

On our first trip down, we anchored at mile marker 102 NE of Deep Point G43 in 7-8' of water. We came in late, and did... more travel advice

Map of the refuge - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Alligator River Refuge Things to Do (1)

Because I feel so guilty about using this location for the marina tip and travelogues, I did a little research to... more travel advice

Alligator River bridge - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

A Truck Stop by a Swing Bridge Favorites (1)

One of the highways going to the Outer Banks crosses the Alligator River on a Swing Bridge. At the western end of the... more travel advice

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acemj Jan 8, 2006 at 8:25 AM Report Abuse

Love that sunset picture over the river. Another great truck stop too!
grandmaR Jan 19, 2004 at 10:00 AM Report Abuse

It's the Alligator River, not the Alligator Refuge. I didn't name the river
mrclay2000 Dec 22, 2003 at 4:44 PM Report Abuse

And here I was looking for the actual reptile. . .you baited me, Rosalie.