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DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers a variety of programs and activities throughout the year. Programs are offered daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and each weekend during the spring and fall.
Programs include guided lake cruises, kayak tours, trail hikes, wildlife demonstrations, nature games, Elderhostels, arts & crafts workshops, campfire programs, slide presentations, nocturnal wildlife safaris, snorkeling trips, owl prowls, hayrides, square dances and more.
These interpretive programs are offered in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations throughout the park, from the amphitheater to the lobby of the lodge. Most programs are free of charge; some have a nominal fee.
For more information see our schedule of events, or call: 501 865-2851.
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Winter: Additional programs include: Eagles Et Cetera® the last full weekend in January is a celebration of the American Bald Eagle and other birds of prey. This is the longest running eagle awareness program in the state (started in 1979). We also have "Who Wants To Be an Ornithologist?", owl prowls, eagle watching lake tours (Oct-Feb), sunset cruises, moonlight cruises, guided bird walks and more.
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Spring: Additional special programs include wildflower walks, nocturnal wildlife safaris, Easter egg hunts, nature-based scavenger hunts, sunset cruises, moonlight cruises, guided bird walks, eagle tours and more.
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Summer: Additional programming includes: snorkeling excursions (Memorial Day - Labor Day). These hour and one-half excursions in the clear waters of DeGray Lake include a boat ride and snorkeling equipment. Or, take a lake tour and be sure to join us for our annual 4th of July festival. Festivities include horseshoe and volleyball tournaments, watermelon eating contests, egg and water balloon tosses, frozen t-shirt contest, kids' money dive, and an evening fireworks display over the lake.
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Fall: Additional programming includes: the Arkansas Storytelling Festival, a celebration of the rich folk art of storytelling. Tellers and listeners of all ages will want to participate in this event that includes workshops, a story swap shop and evening sessions featuring professional guest storytellers, hayrides, music and more. Fun for the whole family.
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Events
- Interpretive programs and activities are offered throughout the year. These include lake tours and sunset cruises, snorkeling trips (seasonal), kayak tours, guided nature hikes, nature demonstrations, slide shows, recreational games, and more.
- Daily programs are offered during the summer season; weekend programs are offered March-May and September-November;
Eagle Watches are offered periodically in the winter season.
- Group programs are available throughout the year upon request (advance reservations are required).
- Special events are offered several times per year (special events brochure available upon request, also see our online calendar of events):
Highlights:
- January - Eagles Et Cetera Festival
- June - Father's Day Fishing Derby
- July - 4th of July Celebration
- October - Arkansas Storytelling Festival and Civil War Weekend
- November - Thanksgiving Get-Away
Programs
- Eagle Watches (seasonal—November through February)
Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle watch tour on DeGray Lake. View wintering bald eagles, loons, herons, grebes, a wide variety of ducks and other water fowl. The tour will also include a visit to an eagle nest. Bring binoculars and be sure to dress warmly for the weather.
- Lake Tours and Sunset Cruises
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on scenic DeGray Lake. During this guided boat ride, you'll learn about the history of the lake, view DeGray's wide diversity of wildlife, see rock outcroppings along the shore and DeGray's unique islands, and visit an eagle nest.
- Kayak Tours
One of the best ways to enjoy the lake is to paddle a kayak along the shoreline as you explore quiet coves. Flat-water kayaks, paddles and lifejackets are provided, and no previous paddling experience is necessary. Be prepared to paddle approximately two miles (1 ½ hours). Your guide will show you the basics of kayaking and answer your questions along the way. Participants must be at least 10 years old to paddle a boat solo.
- Guided Nature Hikes
DeGray is home to five walking trails that are all easy to moderate in difficulty, ranging from .25 mile to one mile in length. Trails are open daily for self-guided walks, but many park visitors prefer to enjoy the experience of a guided walk with a park interpreter who will share topics about the flora, fauna and more.
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