Florence Lake National Wildlife Refuge

On May 10, 1939, Florence Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The Florence Lake Refuge is located in northern Burleigh County approximately 45 miles northwest of Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge and has almost 1,000 acres of virgin native mixed-grass prairie and a 132-acre meandered lake. Surrounded by native prairie, Florence Lake provides breeding and migration habitat for a diverse array of migratory birds. This high-quality prairie habitat attracts grassland birds including grassland passerines that are sought by birders visiting the region.

The Refuge draws in significant numbers of waterfowl during the fall migration and plays an important role as a migratory bird nesting area. Florence Lake attracts up to 80-100 duck pairs per square mile during the spring breeding season. Resident and migratory wildlife species, including sharp-tailed grouse, gray partridge, white-tailed deer, and coyotes also utilize the Refuge.