Although the future looks bright, the past is alive. Many historic homes of yesteryear have been preserved, giving the area great character and charm. The warm, friendly neighborhoods offer the advantages and hospitality of small community living. And with all the Richmond County has to offer, the future looks even brighter! As we approach the twenty first century, we invite you to be a part of Richmond County...for a visit or a lifetime
Open Mic every Friday night at 7:30.
Hunting and Fishing in Richmond County
Richmond County is rich in recreational opportunities. For the outdoorsman our area is a paradise. Avid hunters are always active with plentiful game along the Great Pee Dee River. The Sandhills Wildlife Game Management manages nearly 60,000 acres of prime gameland for permitted hunting. National Championship Field Trials are held in Richmond County bringing competitors from across the nation.
Rotary Lodge / Hinson Lake
The Rotary Lodge and Hinson Lake is now open to the public. Rental fees and regulations are posted below on downloadable PDF files. Also, all reservations for the Rotary Lodge can be made through the Parks and Recreations Department located at Browder Park in Rockingham (910) 895-6810.
Rental Feest
Rules and Regulations
Map of Hinson Lake
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge
Facts
Established: 1965.
Acres: 8,843.
Located in Anson and Richmond
counties of North Carolina.
Other management: 15
conservation easements in seven
counties.
Location: the refuge is located
seven miles north of Wadesboro,
NC on U.S. Highway 52.
Natural
History
The
Pee Dee NWR is part of the
Savannah-Santee-Pee Dee
Ecosystem.
The
diversity of habitats and
management programs supports
a broad range of wildlife species,
including over 168 birds, 49
amphibians and reptiles, 28
mammals, and 20 fish species.
The
refuge lands are comprised
of 3,000 acres of bottomland
hardwoods, 1,200 acres of upland
pine forest; and 4,300 acres of
croplands, old fields, moist soil
units and mixed pine hardwoods.
The McKinney Lake State Fish Hatchery is a warmwater hatchery featuring 23 ponds covering more than 18 acres of water. This hatchery is used primarily for growing fingerling-sized (3-4 inches) channel catfish to harvestable size (8-12 inches) for the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Community Fishing Program.
