Primitive camping is allowed within 100 yards of the Roanoke River or at specially designated areas on some of the more inland tracts. Hunters are asked to limit scouting to one day before their hunt dates to minimize disturbance. Hip boots, GPS, map and compass are recommended.

Askew is a 1,300-acre NWR tract with road access from U.S. 17 north of Williamston near Conine Creek.

Beach House is a 600-acre WRC tract located across the river from the Broadneck tract north of Hamilton. Access is by water only.

Boone is a 600-acre WRC tract south of Rich Square east of U.S. 258 in Northampton County. Public assess is by boat with launching at the U.S. 258 ramp.

Broadneck is a 5,900-acre NWR tract located near the Hamilton boat ramp and is accessible only by boat. Hunters may not use the Tow Swamp unit for access. The bottomland hardwood tract is a series of ridges and swamps paralleling the Roanoke River. It has high ground for camping only when the river is not at flood.

Company Swamp is a 2,100-acre NWR tract with wooded swamps and some high ground on the north end, along with a high berm along the river. It is accessed by boat only, from the Williamston ramp. It begins at the confluence of the Roanoke River and Coniott Creek and extends 5.6 miles upstream.

Conine Island is a 3,700-acre NWR tract situated along both sides of U.S. 17 north of the river, consisting of a large swamp with many beaver ponds. The island is formed by Conine Creek and the river and can be accessed where U.S. 17 crosses it or by boat. Two parking areas are located along U.S. 17 and are accessed from the northbound lane. There is a disabled access trail beginning at one of the parking areas.

Conoho Farms is a 3,400-acre WRC tract with farm fields, impoundments and wooded swamps. It is accessible by road and some roads have disabled access.

Deveraux is a 5,300-acre tract between Conoho Creek and the Roanoke River along with several smaller separate tracts north of Conoho Creek. The main tract is accessible only by boat and extends upriver along Conoho Creek for 9.4 miles. The two smaller tracts have road access from S.R. 1417 and there are camping and parking areas.

Great and Goodman Islands tract totals 4,500 acres, and Hampton Swamp tract has 1,300 acres. These NWR tracts are located near the mouth of the Roanoke River and are low-elevation, wet bottomland swamps with access by boat from the N.C. 45 ramp north of Plymouth.

Urquhart is a 1,200-acre tract west of Lewiston-Woodville with boating access only. It is 14.1 miles upriver from the U.S. 258 boat ramp and 19.7 miles north of the Hamilton access area. The tract is a bit higher than most of the other tracts, with 4.3 miles of river frontage.

Town Swamp is a 2,250-acre NWR tract with vehicle access only. Access is not allowed through the Broadneck tract. The tract has low ridges and swamps parallel to the river.

The Roanoke River permit hunts have special rules beyond WRC rules because they are part of the NWR system. A few of these rules include: All hunters less than age 16 must have passed a hunter safety course and be supervised by a licensed hunter at least age 21; no motorized equipment other than boats are allowed; portable stands must be removed after each hunt; no metal objects, including screw-in steps, may be placed in any tree; dogs and organized man drives are not allowed for deer hunting; camping is only allowed the day before and during the permit hunt dates; alcohol is prohibited. More details of these special regulations are included in the Special Hunt Opportunities booklet.

J. Morgan Futch is a 600-acre game land in Tyrrell County consisting of waterfowl impoundments and dikes, with low-growing pocosin vegetation. Walking access is good throughout the game land.

Tar River Game Land is 134 acres of hardwood swamp bordering the Tar River in Edgecombe County near Princeville. Access is by boat along the Tar River.