Pantego Travel Guide

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Bare Bear Feet! Walking near Pungo Lake in the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, it is easy to spot lots of tracks left by the resident wildlife. Black bears are quite abundant in this area, and are actually more common in this part of eastern North Carolina than they are in the Great Smoky Mountains. I didn't actually see the bear, but these tracks were quite fresh.
Bare Bear Feet! Walking near Pungo Lake in the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, it is easy to spot lots of tracks left by the resident wildlife. Black bears are quite abundant in this area, and are actually more common in this part of eastern North Carolina than they are in the Great Smoky Mountains. I didn't actually see the bear, but these tracks were quite fresh.
I spent the day near Pungo Lake in the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in eastern North Carolina recently. The low-lying areas in the Refuge are comprised of fields used for agriculture, and canals that drain the area. This was taken along one of the canals in the refuge.
These are redwing blackbirds in a field near Pungo Lake in the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Farmers plant crops on huge fields within the Refuge, and when they harvest their crops, they must leave 20 percent unharvested for migratory birds, primarily tundra swans. The blackbirds have obviously discovered this source of food, and can be seen in this area in flocks that must number in the tens of thousands. These birds were responding to a hawk flying nearby.
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Washington

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Washington

2.5 out of 5
2090 West 15th Street Washington NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$185 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$185
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (633 reviews)
Clean and comfortable room. Very convenient location. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Washington
Hampton Inn Washington

Hampton Inn Washington

2.5 out of 5
2085 W 15th St Washington NC
The price is AU$162 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$162
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (674 reviews)
Swimming pool was closed. They told us the water was going to be shut off at 11 to noon. Water was shut off at 1 o’clock to 2 o’clock.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Washington
Quality Inn Washington NC

Quality Inn Washington NC

2.5 out of 5
1636 Carolina Ave Washington NC
The price is AU$103 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$103
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (350 reviews)
Safe area. Clean rooms. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was hot and good.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Quality Inn Washington NC
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Large 3 bedroom home near wildlife refuge in eastern NC

Large 3 bedroom home near wildlife refuge in eastern NC

Pantego NC
Stay at this holiday home in Pantego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Excellent host, great location for Pungo Lake birding. A few suggestions: hot water in downstairs bathrooms takes a long time to show up. Also, consider removing throw rigs for safety reasons. Too slick/dangerous. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We hope to return for another visit. MCS

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Large 3 bedroom home near wildlife refuge in eastern NC
Ada's Camp Historic Bath, NC Cottage- Pet friendly

Ada's Camp Historic Bath, NC Cottage- Pet friendly

Bath NC
Stay at this holiday home in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Respess Shore and Cul Res Historic Bath are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
The sunroom is perfect for enjoying the view even when it’s freezing outside! Always a great stay and Cindy is super nice and communicative!

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Ada's Camp Historic Bath, NC Cottage- Pet friendly
Cheerful 2-bedroom Edenton bungalow getaway

Cheerful 2-bedroom Edenton bungalow getaway

Edenton NC
Stay at this holiday home in Edenton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Cupola House Association and Barker ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
The bungalow was very comfortable, clean and cozy. We had a great time!!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Cheerful 2-bedroom Edenton bungalow getaway
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