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view of lake in fall
Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, Holden

Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Holden
  • 400 Acres

Plan Your Visit

With everything from large red oaks to extensive wetlands, Eagle Lake supports a wealth of wildlife. The canopy of mature forest provides nesting sites for Scarlet Tanagers, Great Crested Flycatchers, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. The pond attracts numerous waterfowl during spring and fall migration.

Directions to Eagle Lake

Property Regulations

  • Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
  • Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
  • Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
  • Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.

Facilities

  • Parking
    Parking

Explore Eagle Lake

  • Yellow-rumped Warbler on a stick, facing away from the camera.
    Eagle Lake, Holden © Carol Dandrade
  • Camera facing towards the sky in a forest, showing the green and golden canopy and patches of blue sky.
    Eagle Lake, Holden
  • Trail covered in orange and yellow fallen leaves, leading into a forest with yellow leaves.
    Eagle Lake, Holden
  • Rockwall in the middle of a forest in the fall, the ground is covered in orange and yellow fallen leaves.
    Eagle Lake, Holden
  • Opening in a rockwall standing in the middle of a forest in the fall, the ground is covered in orange and yellow fallen leaves.
    Eagle Lake, Holden