Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge For the official source of information about Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge go to: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/holla_bend

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge is part of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's National Wildlife Refuge System. The refuge was established in 1957 as a result of a navigation project by the Corps of Engineers. With 7, 000 acres of farmland and bottomland hardwoods, Holla Bend NWR provides a home to wintering waterfowl, as well as other small mammals, and neotropical songbirds. Holla Bend NWR of

fers a 10 mile Wildlife Drive that can be toured from your vehicle, with interpretive panels along the way. The refuge also offers access to an observation tower equipped with spotting scopes for the public to use. Along with these amenities, Holla Bend NWR has 2 nature trails for hiking, along with 3 boat ramps to access refuge lakes. Visitors can do a variety of things throughout the year such as hunting, fishing, hiking, photography, and bird watching.

Due to the federal government shutdown, this account is not being actively updated.For more information, please visit:
10/01/2025

Due to the federal government shutdown, this account is not being actively updated.
For more information, please visit:

Operations in the Absence of Appropriations

Fawns have been seen all over the refuge so drive slow. The speed limit on refuge roads is 25. Photo: Paul Baker 5/16/25...
05/16/2025

Fawns have been seen all over the refuge so drive slow. The speed limit on refuge roads is 25.
Photo: Paul Baker 5/16/25.

The Friends of Holla Bend NWR recently planted native plants in the office flower beds.
04/22/2025

The Friends of Holla Bend NWR recently planted native plants in the office flower beds.

02/26/2025

If you would like to watch a live cam on a Bald Eagle nest, check out the one at the National Conservation Training Center.https://www.youtube.com/live/AndubnPNA64

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02/18/2025

Due to the snow, ice and sub freezing temps that will be impacting the area, the refuge office will be closed until Monday next week. Please be safe out there!🥶

The refuge office will be closed January 20, but the refuge will be open so get out and enjoy the outdoors - just bundle...
01/16/2025

The refuge office will be closed January 20, but the refuge will be open so get out and enjoy the outdoors - just bundle up, it going to be COLD!

POV: You're waiting for us to announce the 2025 fee-free days.

Here they are! Even though only a handful of national wildlife refuges charge a small entrance fee, these are the days where those fees are waived.

January 20, 2025 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth)
September 27, 2025 (National Public Lands Day)
October 12, 2025 (First Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week)
November 11, 2025 (Veteran's Day)

We're looking forward to your visit!

Photo of burrowing owls at Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge by Paulette Donnellon (sharetheexperience)

11/11/2024

To all those who served, happy Veterans Day!

We honor our brave veterans and make sure that we never forget their dedication and sacrifice.

Photo of a bald eagle at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge by Douglas Croft (sharetheexperience)

The only thing uncomfortable about fall is the ragweed. I'm glad most of my uniform shirts are cotton - those sleeves h...
09/06/2024

The only thing uncomfortable about fall is the ragweed. I'm glad most of my uniform shirts are cotton - those sleeves have absorbed a lot of snot over the years! 😁

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10448 Holla Bend Road
Dardanelle, AR
72834

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+14792294300

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