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Environmental Education and Recreation Area

Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge
1010 Egners Ferry Road
Benton, KY 42025

The Environmental Education and Recreation Area (EERA) is one of the most popular locations on the refuge for hiking, walking, running, wildlife viewing and fishing. The area offers paved, gravel, and dirt trails along with observation decks, a 3-acre fishing pond, and an education pavilion. This area is located only minutes from the refuge headquarters on Hwy 408 east of downtown Benton, KY. 

The Education Pavilion is open for general visitor use without a reservation, including picnicking and resting during your visit. Use of the facility for organized groups, educational programs, meetings, special events, or other scheduled activities requires a Special Use Permit. Please contact the refuge office for details.

Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge
91 US Highway 641 North
Benton, KY 42025
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(270) 527-5770
PO Box 89
Benton, KY 42025

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