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Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Lakeland • Lanier County • South Georgia & Coast

Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge near Lakeland protects blackwater lake, marsh, swamp, and upland habitat with limited federal refuge hunting opportunity.

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Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a 3,559-acre federal refuge near Lakeland in Lanier County. The refuge protects a shallow blackwater lake, cypress swamp, freshwater marsh, and upland habitat. Federal refuge regulations identify Banks Lake as a Georgia refuge with hunting provisions, so this record should be reviewed carefully against current refuge-specific rules before publication. Confirm current open hunt types, permits, state licenses, access rules, and property-specific federal regulations before visiting.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer Alligator

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: No
  • Youth Hunts: No
  • Specialty Hunts: No
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Water Access

Lake

Lake access is available at this property. Confirm fishing, boating, and shoreline rules before planning around lake use.

Other Recreation

Wildlife Viewing

This property also offers wildlife viewing opportunities. Wear visible clothing and be aware of open hunting seasons when visiting.

Habitat

Wetlands

This property includes wetlands. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Ownership

National Wildlife Refuge

This property includes national wildlife refuge. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Federal Refuge Permit Required

This property includes federal refuge permit required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Limited federal refuge hunting opportunity may be available; confirm current open hunt types and rules before planning a visit.

Habitat

Blackwater lake, cypress swamp, freshwater marsh, and upland refuge habitat near Lakeland.

Access Notes

Review current refuge-specific regulations before publishing detailed hunting guidance.

Safety Notes

Federal refuge rules apply in addition to Georgia hunting regulations.

Fees & Passes

A refuge permit may be required in addition to applicable state licenses, depending on open hunt type.

Map & Directions

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