Logan Springs Preserve

What TNC Is Doing

TNC is committed to the conservation and enhancement of Logan Springs Preserve for people and nature. One of the primary initiatives has been to improve more than 50 acres of grassland habitat for pollinators, which involves the control of invasive plants and the reintroduction of native plants. Regular prescribed burns are conducted to rejuvenate and maintain natural habitats to promote a diverse array of plants and wildlife. Habitat enhancement projects are focused on improving floodplain forests, upland woodlands, wetlands and spring habitats.

Protecting the habitats of threatened and endangered species, such as the Ozark cavefish and gray bat, is a top priority. The overarching conservation vision for Logan Springs Preserve is to offer a place where people can connect with nature while protecting the land surrounding Logan Cave from disturbance.

Plan Your Visit

Logan Springs Preserve is open to the public daily from dawn to dusk, providing a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Located between Tontitown and Siloam Springs, north of U.S. 412, the preserve is adjacent to the Logan Cave National Wildlife Refuge and features a unique network of easy-to-hike levee trails.

Upon arriving, visitors will find a kid-friendly fishing pond near the entrance, stocked by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission with channel catfish. Beyond the fishing pond, a network of trails created from the preserve’s historic levees offers two miles of flat, easy walking paths that meander through the wooded landscape.

For those seeking picturesque views, a trail leads to one of the region’s rare oxbow lakes, complete with a small dock that’s perfect for fishing, bird watching or quiet reflection. Additional features include wetlands teeming with frogs, turtles and dragonflies, as well as open fields bursting with wildflowers like swamp milkweed, which attract butterflies and bees.

Wildlife

Logan Springs Preserve is a sanctuary for a remarkable variety of wildlife, thanks to its diverse ecosystems and abundant water sources.

The wetlands provide ideal habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds and beavers, while the surrounding woodlands are home to deer, raccoons and uncommon songbirds.

During the winter months, bald eagles are often spotted soaring above the preserve, adding a majestic touch to the landscape. Logan Springs also supports a thriving population of monarch butterflies, which rely on the swamp milkweed that grows in abundance here. Additionally, an estimated 12,000 gray bats make their summer home in a nearby cave, foraging across the preserve’s open spaces.