Located only four miles west of the Mississippi River and 15 miles northwest of Memphis, Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is an important stopover for waterfowl traveling through the Mississippi Flyway and for neotropical songbirds as they migrate to and from Central and South America.
Moon and sun in a total eclipse
Solar Eclipse Viewing: Need to Know

Wapanocca NWR will experience nearly 90% coverage of the sun during the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse event. We encourage those seeking locations for viewing to attend one of the many opportunities nearby.

https://www.arkansas.com/natural-state/eclipse

In order to ensure visitor and wildlife/habitat safety and well-being, please note the following:

  • Though the refuge is densely forested, you may view the eclipse from any designated parking areas.
  • Please stay in designated parking areas and on designated trails. Do not go beyond locked gates or past Area Closed signs.
  • All motor vehicles are restricted to normal passenger vehicle roads. Blocking gates, boat ramps or roadways with any vehicles is prohibited.
  • If a parking area is full, please move on to another area in order to avoid overcrowding.
  • The consumption of alcohol in parking lots and on roadways is prohibited.
  • There is no camping on the refuge.

Our Public Use Regulations Brochure provides a comprehensive list of Refuge Regulations. 

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      Wapanocca NWR was established in January of 1961 as a sanctuary for migratory waterfowl. The refuge is literally an island of forests in a sea of agriculture.

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