Little Lake George Wilderness
| Little Lake George Wilderness | |
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IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
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| Location | Putnam County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Palatka, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29°27′32″N 81°42′17″W / 29.45889°N 81.70472°WCoordinates: 29°27′32″N 81°42′17″W / 29.45889°N 81.70472°W |
| Area | 2,833 acres (11 km2) |
| Established | September 28, 1984 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Little Lake George Wilderness is part of Ocala National Forest. The 2,833-acre (11 km2) refuge was established on September 28, 1984. The Wilderness is at the confluence of the St. Johns and Oklawaha Rivers.
Flora
Plants in the area include red maple, ash, cypress, cabbage palm, loblolly, slash and pond pine.
Fauna
Sunfish, bass and crappie can be found in the waters here.
External links
- Little Lake George Wilderness at Wildernet
- Little Lake George Wilderness - official site at Ocala National Forest
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