Nature reserve · Iowa
Bald Eagle Refuge
Bald Eagle Refuge is a nature reserve in Iowa, at a modelled elevation of 173 m. Army Ridge Bluffs stands 203 m to the southwest, 16 miles off. Great River Road runs past it. 3 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Corps of Engineers
How to reach it
Coordinates41.57178, -90.40893
- On the Great River Road, National
- 16.8 mi off the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, National
- 23.7 mi off the Lincoln Highway, National
Overlooks nearby
- Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook · 5 mi
- The Oculus · 6 mi
- The Stone Tower · 25 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Munson Park: 1.1 mi
- Pigeon Creek Park: 1.6 mi
- PV Ampitheater: 1.7 mi
- Heritage Park: 1.8 mi
- Empire Park: 2.1 mi
Nature reserves: 30
- Bald Eagle Refuge: 0.2 mi
- Smith's Island Recreation Area: 0.9 mi
- Mouson Park: 1.2 mi
- Elton E Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge Nature Preserve: 1.5 mi
- Crow Creek Nature Preserve: 3.3 mi
Museums: 24
- Buffalo Bill Museum: 3.9 mi
- Family Museum of Arts and Sciences: 5.0 mi
- John Deere Pavillion: 7.2 mi
- Hose Station No. 4: 7.5 mi
- Deere-Wiman House: 7.7 mi
Historic sites: 16
- Hoepfner House: 0.8 mi
- Campbell's Island State Memorial: 2.7 mi
- LeClaire, IA 9/11 Memorial: 3.1 mi
- Hero Street Monument: 4.0 mi
- World War Memorial: 4.4 mi
Gardens: 15
- Garden of Cremains: 7.5 mi
- Garden of Life: 7.6 mi
- East Bluff Community Garden: 8.5 mi
- Augie Acres: 8.8 mi
- Vander Veer Conservatory: 8.8 mi
Attractions: 7
- Antique Archaeology: 3.7 mi
- Scott County Freedom Rock: 3.8 mi
- Lone Star (towboat): 3.9 mi
- Rock Island County State Fair Grounds: 5.9 mi
- Vander Veer Botanical Park: 8.8 mi
Beaches: 5
- Ben Butterworth Parkway: 4.7 mi
- Ben Butterworth Parkway: 5.1 mi
- West Lake Park Beach: 14.4 mi
- Buffalo Beach: 18.3 mi
- Buffalo Shores Beach: 19.2 mi
Artworks: 5
- "Bling" Rocky Statue: 5.9 mi
- Sculpture Park: 7.6 mi
- Curved Spire: 9.4 mi
- Octagon Pistols: 9.4 mi
- Lady Of Germania: 9.6 mi
Peaks: 3
- Army Ridge Bluffs: 15.7 mi
- Indian Hill: 19.0 mi
- Thunderbolt Hill: 22.8 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Morning Sun Picnic Area: 14.3 mi
- Cedar Hill Picnic Area: 14.4 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Duck Creek Waterfall: 4.4 mi
Rest areas: 1
- KrisdalaBaka Rest Area (Eastbound): 23.7 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Bald Eagle Refuge. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Ridge Bluffs | SW 233° | 203 m | 15.7 mi |
| Indian Hill | ESE 112° | 197 m | 19.0 mi |
| Thunderbolt Hill | ENE 73° | 194 m | 22.8 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:06 | 18:37 | 19:14 |
| June solstice | 05:28 | 19:58 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 06:50 | 18:24 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 15:51 | 16:35 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 22 | 26 | 38 | 50 | 62 | 72 | 76 | 74 | 66 | 54 | 40 | 28 |
| Precip in | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — LE Claire L&D 14, under a mile away.
Where this comes from
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