Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area, Wildlife refuge in Gibson County, Indiana, United States.
The Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge extends across 23,962 acres, featuring wetlands, forests, and grasslands along the Patoka River corridor.
Established in 1994 under the Emergency Wetlands Resource Act, this refuge protects one of the remaining bottomland forested wetlands in the Midwest.
The refuge serves as an educational center where visitors learn about local ecosystems through interpretive programs and guided nature experiences.
Visitors can access designated trails for wildlife observation, photography, hunting, fishing, hiking, and canoeing throughout the protected area.
The refuge includes a 1.5-mile bridge constructed for Interstate 69, specifically designed to minimize environmental impact on the protected ecosystem.
Location: Gibson County
Inception: 1994
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/patoka_river
GPS coordinates: 38.36670,-87.30000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:09
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