Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge Park

The Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a 4,049 acre National Wildlife Refuge located in Lanier County, Georgia. Banks Lake is a natural pocosin or sink of ancient geologic origin. The refuge was established in 1985 for the protection and conservation of this unique environment as well as migratory and resident wildlife.
  • Location: Lanier County, Georgia, United States
  • Established: 1985
  • Nearest city: Lakeland, Georgia
  • Area: 4,049 acres (16.4 km²)
  • Visitors: 20,000 (in 2005)
  • Governing body: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Data from: en.wikipedia.org