Facility Activities

Always observe wildlife from a safe distance and be aware of where you are putting your feet and hands. Venomous snakes and arthropods, as well as poisonous plants, are found on the refuge. To make your trip more enjoyable, you may want to bring:
Sunglasses
Bug Spray
Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Comfortable shoes for walking/hiking

Hunting

Hunters can pursue a variety of game species here, but the quota waterfowl hunts remain the most popular draw. Hunters travel from as far away as Montgomery, Atlanta and Tallahassee to hunt waterfowl at Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. Two impounded areas are managed intensively for waterfowl,...

Fishing

Since impoundment in the mid-1960s, Lake Eufaula (Walter F. George Reservoir) has had a national reputation for excellent largemouth bass fishing and is often called the “Big Bass Capital of the World.” Fishing is available on the refuge year-round. Bank fishing is limited to daytime use only,...

Wildlife watching

Alligators, deer, fox squirrels, raptors and songbirds are among the wildlife found on the refuge. The meandering eight-mile wildlife drive is a comfortable and accessible way to view the variety of upland and wetland habitats and their associated wildlife. An accessible observation tower...

Photography

Ample opportunities to photograph plants, wildlife, and landscapes are available along the wildlife drive, the viewing platform, the observation tower, and the nature trail. Heavy, expensive equipment is not necessary. Small digital cameras work well and cell phones are a great way to send...

Hiking
The Refuge System offers hundreds of miles of refreshing trails and boardwalks. Whether you want a short, easy walk or a challenging hike, you’re likely to find what you want. Some trails are paved and universally accessible. Some trails include displays on visual arts, local history and culture or environmental education.
Boating - motorized
Boats provide the best way to see many refuges. Some refuges limit the use of motorboats to certain areas, subject to restrictions on engine size.
Boating - non-motorized
Many Fish and Wildlife Service sites make great destinations for flatwater canoeing or kayaking. Some sites have concessions that rent canoes or kayaks. Some sites offer scheduled paddle tours. See individual refuge websites for details.
Auto tour

An eight-mile wildlife drive that meanders through a variety of upland and wetland habitats in the Upland and Houston Units off of AL Hwy 285.  Along the auto route, a wildlife viewing platform and observation tower allow visitors increased opportunities to view the various habitat types...