---
template: byway.jade
id: "12823"
name: Grassy Island Crossing
distance: "26"
duration: 40 minutes
description: "Named for a group of earthen masses in the Pee Dee River north of Blewett Falls Lake, the byway travels through forests, swamps, farmland along the river."
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websites: 
  - url: "http://www.theforeverinn.com"
    name: The Forever Inn
designations: 
  - North Carolina State Scenic Byway
states: 
  - NC
ll: 
  - -80.11302899999993
  - 35.14296000000007
bounds: 
  - - -80.11302899999993
    - 35.04700900000006
  - - -79.8490369999999
    - 35.14374200000009

---

<p>At the lower end of the Uwharrie/ Pee Dee Lakes region is the
Grassy Island Crossing. Travelers driving the byway will notice a
group of earthen masses just north of Blewett Falls Lake. These are
the Grassy Islands.</p>
<p>This remote part of North Carolina offers access to the
marshlands of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Service. Visitors will
have the opportunity to view waterfowl in their habitat through an
observation blind. Further along the byway, travelers will
encounter recreational opportunities along the Pee Dee River and
especially at Blewett Falls Lake where boat ramps and fishing
access points are available.</p>
