Managed in cooperation with U.S. Forest Service Northwest Florida Water Management District

Betsy Purdum Encompassing nearly 564,000 acres in Franklin, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla counties, the Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area is part of the Apalachicola National Forest. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the area, meandering through pine palmetto flatwoods interspersed by titi and cypress swamps. Wildlife is abundant and includes red-cockaded woodpeckers, osprey, bald eagles, turkeys, alligators, and bears. Recreational opportunities abound on this area: hunting in the fall and winter, horseback riding, biking, hiking, swimming, fishing, and paddling. The Apalachee Scenic Byway (CR 379) winds through rare wet prairie delicately-colored with yellow and red pitcher plants in the spring. Camping is permitted at designated primitive campsites during the general gun season and year round at the Northwest Florida Water Management District campground at Florida River Island. A portion of this campground has been set aside for recreational vehicles, but there are no hook-ups.

Visit the U.S. Forest Service's information on Apalachicola National Forest Recreational Activities View FWC's Regulations Summary for Apalachicola (pdf file) for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, and area regulations.

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Managed in cooperation with U.S. Forest Service

Betsy Purdum This small unit (1,420 acres) of the Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area in Liberty County is bordered by the Ochlockonee River to the east and south and Highway 20 to the north. The area is part of the Apalachicola National Forest and consists mainly of bottomland hardwoods, swamps, drains, and uplands pine (predominately pine plantations). Most of the area is pinelands with some oaks along the Ochlockonee River. Quota hunt permits are required except during small game season. Outside of hunting season, hiking, biking, and horseback riding are permitted. Wildlife that can be seen include white-tailed deer, turkey, osprey, wood ducks, and great blue herons.  Pittman Creek, Forest Road 198, and a network of foot trails traverse the area. The Ochlockonee River is popular with paddlers and anglers. Camping is prohibited on this area.

Visit the U.S. Forest Service's information on Apalachicola National Forest Recreational Activities View FWC's Regulations Summary for Apalachicola Bradwell Unit (pdf file) for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, and area regulations.

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