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Description:
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge includes agricultural fields, bottomland forest, and open water. Croplands, moist-soil areas and forest are managed to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. The refuge supports wintering populations of up to 60,000 ducks and 20,000 geese each year. Over 240 species of birds have been recorded on the refuge. Mammals native to the area are abundant including white-tailed deer, raccoons, opossums, foxes, and bobcats. Holla Bend NWR provides environmental education, interpretation, and wildlife-oriented recreation for thousands of visitors annually. An eight mile auto tour route and wildlife trails allow visitors to see and experience the different habitats and the species living there. Directions:
From Dardanelle, take State Highway 7 towards Centerville. About 1 mile out of town, turn left on Highway 155 and go about 5 miles to the refuge entrance. The refuge office is located on the refuge 1/4 mile from the entrance.
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