Eagle Roost Wildlife Area

Deer in Woods

Discover Eagle Roost Wildlife Area in Des Moines

Access to Eagle Roost serves primarily as a wildlife area. Public access is very limited

Diverse wildlife benefit from this important winter shelter area and migratory resting stop in the urban metro. Access to this 359-acre area is somewhat restricted due to private land ownership, road closures, and floodplain management. Wildlife observation and hunting are the principal recreation activities.