Its an asset to the ecosystem and water with minimum human impact. Hobbs, who was the manager of the arkansas and oklahoma western railroad, and later made a fortune by founding the hobbs western tie company. Hobbs state park, rogers mountain biking trails trailforks. The park lies between beaver lake to the north and war eagle creek to the south with acreage stretching across a part of benton county southeast of beaver lake. Any questions please contact hobbs state park at 4797895000.
The rv park allows overnight stays by rv campers and provides amenities like electrical hookups and water hookups for visitors. A representative of the photographic society of northwest arkansas will present a precruise program at the hobbs state park visitor center. Enter your eagle images of the park or other natural areas of northwest arkansas. Hobbs state park real estate real estate homes for sale. Psnwa is working with hobbs state park to keep fresh images of the park and surrounding area in the gallery. Usa, arkansas, war eagle, hobbs state park conservation area. The eagle watch tours are run through hobbs state park, november through february and take out of rocky branch marina on beaver lake. Park, in hobbs, nm hobbs, new mexico park, mapquest. Eagle watch cruises on beaver lake hobbs state park.
Climb the mountain biking trails at lake atalanta or slaughter pen. For additional information on hobbs programs, trails, picnicking or meeting room rental and the hobbs state park conservation area visitor center, contact the park at 4797895000. This property is situated in the 88240 area of hobbs. These trails are used by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders alike. The interactive gis map uses geographic information systems to create a map that does not need to be downloaded and features driving directions, searchable. Hobbs state park has offered eagle watch tours on beaver lake for nine years. For that you will receive a highly sought after war eagle tshirt as always these are unisex size triblend, a war eagle race bib and a finishers award. Usa, arkansas, war eagle, hobbs state park postcard. South property entrance from eagle ridge lane gate.
Hobbs state parkconservation area arkansas state parks. This trail can be accessed from townsend ridge road and has a nice creek view with a connection to little clifty loop. Hobbs war eagle trail running festival home facebook. According to chris pistole, newest hobbs state park interpreter, its always great to be out on the water, and then to see the wildlife too adds special meaning to.
Property can be accessed from the north from gate off of lemons. The trail is rated as moderate and offers a number of activity options. This map illustrates the surface geology of hobbs state park. Hide a way campground 25 land for sale in ar mossy oak. From scenic singletrack trails to familyfriendly hikes, your next great adventure is right here. This area was previously mapped by glick circa 1971 for the geologic map of arkansas. The state park system offers hikers a wide variety of trails, as does the beautiful war eagle valley, home of the mill and hobbs state park. As the only trail run allowed in the entire hobbs state park, the war eagle trail running festival is very unique and allows both beginner and experienced trail runners a chance to view the beautiful area while taking part in an. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Please park at the visitor center parking lot on hwy. Mountain bike trails near hobbs state park conservation area. Visitors can roam and hike the harry mcadams park or visit air base city. View photos, see new listings, compare properties and get information on open houses.
Hobbs state parks fall festival john tyson elementary. Are you looking for fun activities during your visit to an arkansas state park. Find 1 listings related to eagle park rv in hobbs on. The park was bought in 1979 through a huge financial effort from northwest arkansas banks. Learn how to pitch a tent, take a guided hike, be a nature detective, listen to a story told by mother nature, learn the principles of leave no trace there is no end to the topics. Usa, arkansas, war eagle, hobbs state park conservation area, elevated view xe1ppf from alamys library of millions of high. Our park interpreters routinely schedule fun, familyfriendly programs that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. Connect your heart and mind to a special place when you visit an arkansas state park.
Hobbs state park conservation area rogers, arkansas 72756. The following are the eagle watch tour dates for january and february. Beaver lake offers numerous waterrelated activities such as boating, swimming, and fishing. Great stopping points along the route include hobbs state park, war eagle cavern, and war eagle mill. With over 21 miles of biking trails here, hobbs offers an abundance of hills and valleys to explore on two wheels through this beautiful arkansas forest. There are benches along the way to take a break to refuel. With the return of winter many bald eagles return to beaver lake. Please refer all questions, comments andor concerns to kper. War eagle cavern and daisy airgun museum are also within 12 mi 20 km. Meet mother nature in the lobby of the hobbs state park conservation area visitor center located on hwy 12 just east of the hwy 12war eagle road intersection. In addition to the monthly winner, additional images will be selected by the park administration for use in the parks gallery. An equestrian trailhead will be present on the other side of the road. Follow the official facebook page for the most up to date information this event is the result of trail enthusiasts joining forces to create something special. The visitor center is located on arkansas highway 12, just east of the war eagle road intersection.
The main parking lot has restroom facilities and water. Area attractions that bring continual business are. The park features many trails, taking visitors to historic sites, past sinkholes, and through a variety of terrain. Every week, park interpreters at hobbs put on informative programs on a wide range of topics. Hobbs state park announces remaining eagle watch cruises. Download the hobbs state park and recreation area brochure here.
Store hours map to lookout mercantile contact information. Our park interpreters routinely schedule fun, familyfriendly programs that are. Highlights of this dayuse park include a diverse, 36mile trail system with hiking, ada, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, 5 primitive campsites, and a public outdoor. Hobbs state parkconservation area in rogers, arkansas is located about 23 miles from eureka springs. Hobbs state park conservation area, arkansas camping. Hobbs state park, located right next to war eagle mill offers 36 miles of trails open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. Eagle island state park is a 545 acre park west of boise. Twentytwo of the parks 60 miles of border stretch along the shores of beaver lake. More information in the trails of hobbs state park conservation area brochure. Take a lake cruise to see arkansas majestic eagles this. All games will be streamed exclusively thru network 1 sports. Friends of hobbs state park conservation area, inc. Hobbs state park eagle watch cruises visit rogers arkansas. Nearby local attractions include t he spring and the fall war eagle and sharp show craft fairs, war eagle cavern, hobbs state park, war eagle mill, withrow springs state park, ozark natural science center and beaver lake.
Highlights of this dayuse park include a diverse, 36mile trail system with hiking, ada, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, 5 primitive campsites, and a public outdoor shooting range. The 2020 hobbs war eagle trail races have gone virtual. Rogers is a familyfriendly city well liked for its shopping and restaurants. Although the mill burned to the foundation in 1924, todays war eagle mill is an authentic reproduction of the 1872 blackburn family mill. War eagle cavern on beaver lake travel guidebook must visit.
Retreat to the ozark wilderness these 3 contiguous parcels total over 15 acres and share a boundary with hobbs state park. Weavers, tatters, spinners, and smockers educational table top demonstrations music short hikes free shuttle. Hobbs state park conservation area rogers 2020 all you. The zia villas rv resort and park is located in hobbs, new mexico, and is near several local attractions. How to photograph eagles in northwest arkansas at hobbs. Contact the hobbs state park visitor center for a mobility impaired modern gun permit hunt application at 4797895000. War eagle loop mountain bike trail, prairie creek, arkansas. The trail system can also be accessed by a spur from the park visitor center.
Hobbs state park provides a safe threepontoon vessel, driver, and an interpreter to answer questions and share information about our national symbol, the bald eagle. Hobbs park is home to a softball field, also known as municipal stadium. Hobbs state park mountain bike, hike, trail running, horse trails near rogers, arkansas. Best trails in hobbs state parkconservation area arkansas. Contact hobbs state park conservation area visitor center to reserve a spot. Rogers is home to hobbs state park conservation area visitor center. Hobbs state park is arkansass largest state park, located along the southern shore of beaver lake.
Hobbs state park conservation area is a 12,056acre 4,879 ha arkansas state park in benton, carroll, and madison counties, arkansas in the united states. Call 479 7895000 for more information and to register. Come the first of november, migrating bald eagles begin to visit beaver lake. Reservations can be made at any time by calling hobbs state park at the number below. Running trails near hobbs state park conservation area. While visiting eureka springs we were told that the best hiking trails, in the area, were at hobbs state park. If youre looking for things to see and do in the area, you may want to check out beaver lake and turpentine creek wildlife refuge. Hobbs state parkconservation area hspca covers a 12,056acre tract of diverse ozark landscape along the southern shore of 28,370acre beaver lake. This section travels out to overlook war eagle creek.
As the only trail run allowed at hobbs state park, the war eagle is very unique and allows both beginner and experienced trail runners a chance to view the beautiful area while taking part in an event in which proceeds benefit the very trail theyre running. Whether you prefer to drive or hike, hobbs state park offers all that and more. Start living the good life at eagle park apartments. I wish we would have set aside more time to explore, but we did hike the pigeon roost trail down to beaver.
You do need to reserve your cruise and pay ahead of time by calling hobbs state park at 4797895000. Behind this beautiful reflective scene at war eagle mill is a long history of human persistence, tenacity and personal tribulations. Stop and visit us while enjoying a scenic drive through hobbs state park. Hobbs is arkansass largest state park, spanning a 12,054acre tract of ozark landscape along the southern shore of beaver lake. The park features a popular swimming beach, grassy picnic area and more than five miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking or walking your dog. The murphybromelsick house, also known as the john speer farmstead site, is located in hobbs park. Lake property close to rogers, hobbs state park and. Hobbs state park announces dates of its 2017 2018 eagle watch cruises on beaver lake hobbs state park conservation area offers eagle watch tours on beaver lake november 2017 through february 2018.
Here is your chance to see these majestic birds in nature, as well as other wildlife. Staley in 1962 during construction of beaver lake, sullivan in 1999 through the edmap program, a part of the national cooperative geologic mapping program, and. Eagle watching cruise on beaver lake arkansas state parks. He donated 320 acres in 1962 to form withrow springs state park. The friends of hobbs is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation formed in 2003 to support the mission of hobbs state park.
The trails range from short and familyfriendly to more challenging. The trails can be used in a number of different combinations resulting in hikes that can. Portions of this area have also been mapped by students at the university of arkansas. Eagle park apartments offers a mixture of comfort, style, and convenience. This event is the end result of several trail enthusiasts joining forces to create something special. With over 21 miles of biking trails here, hobbs offers an abundance of hills and valleys to explore on.
At the request of kper radio station, eagle radio has been shut down. The park is bordered by the north and south channels of the boise river. The park lies between beaver lake to the north and war eagle creek to the south with acreage stretching across a part of benton county southeast of beaver lake and extending into madison county. With over 12,000 acres of land, theres no shortage of areas to view the autumn scenery. This class will provide discussion and tips on the equipment and technique needed to start photographing these magnificent birds in and around nwa. Hobbs state parkconservation area encyclopedia of arkansas. Preregistration is required, please call hobbs state park at 4797895000 to register are you interested in photographing the eagles that congregate in northwest arkansas during the winter months. While we dont offer reservations for hobbs state park conservation area, check out these great rv parks and campgrounds as close as 12. Hobbs state park eagle watch and sweetheart lunch eureka.
Sturdy 2560 square foot all steel building with loft would make a great base camp or just a great place to just get away from it all. Contact us or stop in to see available floor plans. War eagle marina 23151 war eagle marina road, springdale, ar. In addition, a playground area is available for children, along with a picnic shelter and basketball court. The hobbs eagle rv park, located in hobbs, nm, is an rv park, or a campground that provides specialized accommodations for recreational vehicles. Hobbs state park is the largest state park in arkansas, covering over 12,000 acres along the southern shores of beaver lake to the north and war eagle creek to the south. Hobbs state park conservation area mountain bike trail in. The professional leasing team is ready for you to come see our property. Eagle watching cruise on beaver lake saturday, december 07, 2019 3 p. This is a complex series of trails, with access from several parking lots, and from turnouts along two roads.