Cache River
Augusta, AR 72006-5027
Plan Your Visit
Cache River National Wildlife Refuge is located in the big woods of the Arkansas Delta and has long, hot summers, and cold, wet winters. Accommodations are limited. Biting insects, ticks, snakes, thick brush, and briars are common, so it is recommended that visitors bring drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, wear long pants, and site-appropriate foot wear. If you will be traveling any distance off trails or roadways, it is highly recommended that you bring a GPS or an offline navigation app to help you reliably navigate back to your entry point in a timely manner. To make your visit to the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge a safe and enjoyable one, please plan accordingly.
Discover hunting opportunities available along the Cache River, where well‑managed habitats support a diverse range of wildlife.
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Related Documents:
The free Refuge Access permit required for hunting and fishing is located on the front cover of the Public Use Regulations Brochure, which can be picked up at the refuge visitor center or you can download one from our website.
Activities
Services
A Visitor Contact Center is located inside the refuge headquarters building and has wildlife displays such as species and habitat exhibits along with taxidermist mounts. Visitors can also apply for firewood permits and Special Use Permits (SUPs).
About
Established in 1986, Cache River National Wildlife Refuge encompasses approximately 73,000 acres along the Cache River, White River, and Bayou DeView to safeguard vital wetland ecosystems. As a Wetland of International Importance, it serves as a sanctuary for neotropical migratory birds and waterfowl while offering world-class hunting and fishing opportunities. The landscape features a tapestry of meandering channels, oxbow lakes, and old-growth bottomland hardwood forests that visitors can explore via the Bayou DeView Water Trail. Whether hunting, birdwatching, or boating, visitors find the refuge to be a premier destination for connecting with nature's biodiversity.
A National Wildlife Refuge Complex is an administrative grouping of two or more refuges, wildlife management areas, or other refuge conservation areas that are primarily managed from a central office location. Other Facilities in this Complex include: