Great River Road
Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, LA
Lake Ophelia NWR (named for the largest water body in the area) was established in 1988 to protect the important Mississippi/Red River floodplain ecosystem. The refuge was once part of a vast bottomland hardwood wilderness. Levees have changed hydrology, but the underlying ridge/Saale topography supports a variety of habitat types.
Quick Facts
- Location:
401 Island Road Marksville, LA 71351
Local Information
- Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge:
- This page on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Web site explains the mission behind the Lake Ophelia NWR and provides information on the area's diverse wildlife, waters, and vegetative communities.
