Eagle spotting is underway in Arkansas! Many of the state parks host their eagle tours in January but don’t let that deter you from grabbing your camera and heading out sooner. We’ve scoured the state for the best places to see these magnificent birds setting up their nests for the season.
- Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge - Dardanelle
Facebook/Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge/Glenn Wyatt Eagles can be spotted year round at the refuge but will be more prominent from now until January. Petit Jean State Park offers a free caravan tour around the refuge during Eagle Awareness Weekend in January.
You can check out the event details here.
- Lake Dardanelle - Russellville
TripAdvisor/Don O. Lake Dardanelle State Park hosts winter lake cruises throughout the season for a chance to spot an eagle or two. The best part? The cruises are free!
You can find all their upcoming tour dates and reserve your spot here.
- Lake Catherine State Park - Hot Springs
AllTrails/Alex Venter Another free tour can be found at Lake Catherine State Park. The upcoming Eagle Bonanza Tour takes place during a weekend in January (the next one will be Jan. 13th-14th, 2018). The tour includes a cruise and guided hikes.
You can reserve your spot here.
- Beaver Lake - Rogers
Facebook/Beaver Lake Cottages Beaver Lake has several sightings of eagles throughout winter. Grab your boat or boots and see how many you can spot. The Hobbs State Park-Conversation Area will host an eagle tour and eagle photography class in January.
For more information about the upcoming events, go here.
- Lake DeGray - Bismarck
Facebook/DeGray Lake Resort State Park/Eagles Et Cetera Lake DeGray may be the best place to see eagles in Arkansas. The have regular nesting grounds claimed near the lake that can easily be spotted from the state park’s boat tours.
Tours have started and will go on through January, to book one go here.
- Cane Creek - Star City
AllTrails/Alexander Arrow This delta area has a plethora of perches for eagles. Your best bet for an eagle spotting is either along the Dela View Trail or by kayak.
To learn more about the area or to rent a kayak, go here.
- White River - St. Charles
Flickr/Billy Bob Bain Eagles love nesting along the White River. It’s not uncommon to share fishing grounds with them near Flippin or spot nests at the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge in St. Charles. For more information about the different White River areas, go here.
- Lake Ouachita State Park - Mountain Pine
TripAdvisor/sumanuta Eagle tours have begun at Lake Ouachita State Park. Early mornings are usually the best time to catch a glimpse of the birds flying overhead. To book one of the $10 tours, go here.
Which area do you plan on visiting first? Have you found another eagle sweet spot in the state? Share with us in the comments below!
Facebook/Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge/Glenn Wyatt
Eagles can be spotted year round at the refuge but will be more prominent from now until January. Petit Jean State Park offers a free caravan tour around the refuge during Eagle Awareness Weekend in January.
You can check out the event details here.
TripAdvisor/Don O.
Lake Dardanelle State Park hosts winter lake cruises throughout the season for a chance to spot an eagle or two. The best part? The cruises are free!
You can find all their upcoming tour dates and reserve your spot here.
AllTrails/Alex Venter
Another free tour can be found at Lake Catherine State Park. The upcoming Eagle Bonanza Tour takes place during a weekend in January (the next one will be Jan. 13th-14th, 2018). The tour includes a cruise and guided hikes.
You can reserve your spot here.
Facebook/Beaver Lake Cottages
Beaver Lake has several sightings of eagles throughout winter. Grab your boat or boots and see how many you can spot. The Hobbs State Park-Conversation Area will host an eagle tour and eagle photography class in January.
For more information about the upcoming events, go here.
Facebook/DeGray Lake Resort State Park/Eagles Et Cetera
Lake DeGray may be the best place to see eagles in Arkansas. The have regular nesting grounds claimed near the lake that can easily be spotted from the state park’s boat tours.
Tours have started and will go on through January, to book one go here.
AllTrails/Alexander Arrow
This delta area has a plethora of perches for eagles. Your best bet for an eagle spotting is either along the Dela View Trail or by kayak.
To learn more about the area or to rent a kayak, go here.
Flickr/Billy Bob Bain
Eagles love nesting along the White River. It’s not uncommon to share fishing grounds with them near Flippin or spot nests at the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge in St. Charles. For more information about the different White River areas, go here.
TripAdvisor/sumanuta
Eagle tours have begun at Lake Ouachita State Park. Early mornings are usually the best time to catch a glimpse of the birds flying overhead. To book one of the $10 tours, go here.
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