Communities anchored by the river, only in Washington County, only in Bearolina.

  • Plymouth

    Basecamp for Wild Washington County. Home to charming downtown restaurants, shops and museums.

  • Mackeys

    Mackeys is home to marina, restaurant, and lodging. Starting point on the creek to access the Cypress of the Shallows.

  • Roper

    Roper is a small historic community nestled between Plymouth and Creswell along Hwy 64. A picturesque boardwalk follows Kendrick’s Creek and the adjacent Betty McCain Amphitheater is a natural venue for concerts and dramatic presentations.

  • Creswell

    Located on the Scuppernong River with close proximity to the Albemarle Sound, Lake Phelps and Pettigrew State Park.

  • Black bear walking in field of migrating snow geese in winter

    Wenona

    Wenona borders the Pungo Unit of the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. In the fall and winter, thousands of tundra swan and snow geese feed in harvested grain fields and fields planted in winter wheat.

  • Pea Ridge

    Pea Ridge is a small community in Skinnersville Township that is nestled along the south shore of the Albemarle Sound. The beautiful waters of the sound provide a clear attraction for potential newcomers who savor the view and the opportunities for activities on the water.

  • woman standing at fence outside of Somerset Place at Pettigrew State Park

    Pettigrew State Park

    Home to Lake Phelps and Somerset Place Historic Site, Pettigrew State Park offers history and nature.

  • Roanoke River

    The Roanoke River delta is a wild wonderland to explore.

Go wild, we’ve mapped it all out for you!

Beautiful and Bespoke,

Bearolina.