Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area park
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area
Some good reasons to visit the Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area include its beautiful natural scenery, diverse wildlife, and unique historical and cultural features. Visitors can explore the area's many hiking trails, fishing ponds, and wildlife viewing areas, as well as learn about the area's rich cultural history and ecological significance.
Specific points of interest to see at the Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area include the Grandview Prairie Preserve, which is home to many rare and endangered species of plants and animals, as well as the Grandview Cemetery, which features graves dating back to the 1800s. Other notable features of the area include the Prairie Ridge Trail, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, and the Grandview Elk Education Center, which provides visitors with a wealth of information about the area's elk population.
Interesting facts about the Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area include its designation as a National Natural Landmark, which recognizes its importance as a unique and ecologically significant ecosystem. The area is also home to one of the largest populations of prairie chickens in the state of Arkansas, as well as many other rare and threatened species of wildlife.
The best time of year to visit the Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area depends on the visitor's interests. Spring and summer are popular times for birdwatching and wildflower viewing, while fall is a great time to see the area's many tree species in their vibrant autumn colors. Winter is a great time to explore the area's many hiking trails and enjoy the serenity of the winter landscape.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Landing - Millwood Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Beards Bluff - Millwood Lake | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Fair City Rv Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cottonshed Landing - Millwood Lake | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Nashville City Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Beards Lake - Millwood Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area
What can I do at Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area.