Etoniah Creek WMA

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Managed in cooperation with
Florida Division of Forestry

photo of Etoniah Creek WMA
Bruce Williams

Etoniah Creek WMA includes more than 7,185 acres in northern Putnam County. The area is home to many wildlife species as well as a wildlife or travel corridor for the Florida black bear. Scrub, flatwoods, scrubby flatwoods, and sandhill are the main community types. Etoniah Creek State Forest contains one of only two known population of the endangered Etonia rosemary found on public land. Etoniah Creek, Rice Creek, and Falling Branch flow through scenic bottomland hardwoods along seepage slope ravines to George’s Lake. White-tailed deer, bobcat, fox squirrel, wild turkey, eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and great horned owl

are commonly found in the forest. Listed species include eastern indigo snake and gopher tortoise. Recreational activities permitted in the forest include hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking, paddling, and primitive camping. There are two designated hiking trails, and one multi-use trail for horseback riding, biking, and hiking. Children under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet when horseback riding on public lands. For more detailed information go to Nicole's Law

. All horseback riders must have proof of current negative Coggins Test results for their horses when on state lands. The Florida National Scenic Trail passes through the northeast portion of the forest, and the Longleaf Pine Trail is included in the Division of Forestry’s Trailwalker Program.

Visit Florida Division of Forestry's information on Etoniah Creek State Forest.
View FWC's Regulations Summary for Etoniah Creek for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, and area regulations.

Our mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.