Overflow National Wildlife Refuge

About Overflow National Wildlife Refuge

Overflow National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is a wetland complex within the watershed of Overflow Creek, which flows south along the length of the refuge. On the western boundary, there are approximately 100 acres of upland forests on a narrow strip along the escarpment that separates the Mississippi Alluvial Valley from the Gulf Coastal Plain. The majority of the refuge is bottomland hardwood forests consisting primarily of willow and overcup oaks. Willow oaks produce small acorns that are an excellent food source for the mallards and wood ducks that make their winter home here.

How to Get There

Overflow National Wildlife Refuge is located 15 miles southeast of Hamburg, Arkansas, adjacent to State Highway 8, or four miles northwest of Parkdale, Arkansas on State Highway 8. Signs along the way invite you to visit the Office/Contact Station before entering the refuge.

Plan Your Visit to Overflow National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Overflow National Wildlife Refuge? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)