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Bankson Lake is a 217-acre all-sports lake located in Van Buren County, just south of Lawton, Michigan. The lake is unique in that it has rather undeveloped shores and is home to two large camps - the Miracle Camp and Retreat Center and the Girl Scouts.
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Bankson Lake

Porter Township, MI 49065
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Bankson Lake is a 217-acre all-sports lake located in Van Buren County, just south of Lawton, Michigan. The lake is unique in that it has rather undeveloped shores and is home to two large camps - the Miracle Camp and Retreat Center and the Girl Scouts.

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James McKeeJames McKee
A wonderful lake for paddling. Ample parking at the launch it arrive at the right time as am sure it can get busy. Very easy to access the lake at the ramp area. This is not true at present for boat trailers as the concrete slab is underwater a good 15 to 20 yards offshore. The lake is an excellent shoreline paddle that came in at 4 miles. Explore as many areas you can, that will require some lilly pad paddling. Be gentle. Recommended!! Enjoy and respect both the residents, and the wildlife!
Debbie BosmaDebbie Bosma
Nice, quiet all-sport lake. My family has a great time out there every year. Fishing is good. When the water levels are down, the lake is just right. At the moment, the high water level has decreased the ability to hotdog around in some areas, because throwing a wake causes waves that threaten homes. The launch is water logged and right up to the road.
Peter CastnerPeter Castner
Bankson lake is what dreams are made of. Quiet, peaceful and loaded with call kinds of summer fun!
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A wonderful lake for paddling. Ample parking at the launch it arrive at the right time as am sure it can get busy. Very easy to access the lake at the ramp area. This is not true at present for boat trailers as the concrete slab is underwater a good 15 to 20 yards offshore. The lake is an excellent shoreline paddle that came in at 4 miles. Explore as many areas you can, that will require some lilly pad paddling. Be gentle. Recommended!! Enjoy and respect both the residents, and the wildlife!
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Nice, quiet all-sport lake. My family has a great time out there every year. Fishing is good. When the water levels are down, the lake is just right. At the moment, the high water level has decreased the ability to hotdog around in some areas, because throwing a wake causes waves that threaten homes. The launch is water logged and right up to the road.
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Bankson lake is what dreams are made of. Quiet, peaceful and loaded with call kinds of summer fun!
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2y

A wonderful lake for paddling. Ample parking at the launch it arrive at the right time as am sure it can get busy. Very easy to access the lake at the ramp area. This is not true at present for boat trailers as the concrete slab is underwater a good 15 to 20 yards offshore. The lake is an excellent shoreline paddle that came in at 4 miles. Explore as many areas you can, that will require some lilly pad paddling. Be gentle. Recommended!! Enjoy and respect both the residents, and...

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5y

Nice, quiet all-sport lake. My family has a great time out there every year. Fishing is good. When the water levels are down, the lake is just right.

At the moment, the high water level has decreased the ability to hotdog around in some areas, because throwing a wake causes waves that threaten homes. The launch is water logged and right up...

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6y

Beautiful little lake! We've fished from shore a few times now & have caught something with almost every cast. Even the grandkids has fun catching fish that were swimming around their feet. They may have only been about "yea" long but they are learning. Besides, catch & release...

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