Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area made up of wooded swamps, pine forests, and oxbow lakes along the Ocmulgee River floodplain in Georgia. Walking trails and observation platforms let visitors explore the landscape and watch wildlife in their natural habitat.

The area was established as a protected refuge in 1989 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to safeguard the natural forest and swamp ecosystem along the Ocmulgee River. This creation reflected growing efforts to conserve Georgia's wetland systems.

The refuge serves as an educational center where visitors learn about local wildlife conservation and the importance of wetland preservation in Georgia.

The best time to visit is during spring and fall migration when many bird species pass through the area. Most trails are accessible by car and offer easy walks suitable for visitors of different abilities.

Nesting bald eagles make the refuge an important breeding ground, especially because the protected forests offer quiet places for their large nests. The population of these impressive birds has recovered here over the decades and represents a conservation success story.

Location: Georgia

Inception: 1989

Website: https://fws.gov/bondswamp

GPS coordinates: 32.74170,-83.58330

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07