Auto tour
At Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Prairie Marsh Wildlife Drive Auto Tour
Length: 9 miles
Time: 1 - 1 1/2 hours
Open: Year-round (road may be closed due to inclement weather conditions)
Hours: Daylight hours only
Come visit the Prairie Marsh Wildlife Drive, a winding gravel road that will bring you in close contact with wildlife and their habitats. Success in seeing wildlife depends on observations skills, timing, the season, and just plain luck. The timing of your visit makes a difference; wildlife is most active in early morning or late afternoon. If you visit during peak water conditions in the spring and fall months, you will enjoy watching ducks, geese, swans, and shorebirds that have stopped here during their migration.
