Boat ramp access to Lake Talquin at the end of High Bluff Road, other ramps located around the lake include Hopkins Landing and Whipoorwill landing. Pier/wildlife observation platform at Lake Talquin; Aquatic Education Center programs are available for school or civic groups. To schedule call: (850) 933-4322.

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Public Access

Year-round during daylight hours; closed to other activities during hunt days.

Vehicle use regulations

Vehicles may be operated only on designated roads
No motor vehicle shall be operated on any part of any wildlife and environmental area designated and posted as "CLOSED" because of inclement weather, poor road conditions, construction, management activities, or wildlife surveys.
No person shall park any vehicle in a manner that obstructs a road, gate, or firelane.

Location

Gadsden County between Tallahassee and Quincy. From I-10 take exit 192, proceed west on U.S. Hwy 90 2.1 miles to HWY 268. Turn left on Hwy 268 2.4 miles to Peters Road. Take Peters Road 1.2 miles to High Bluff Road and the entrance of Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area.

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Nearby

Additional wildlife viewing sites in the vicinity.

Talquin Bluffs State Recreation Area; Apalachicola National Forest; Talquin Wildlife Management Area; Ochlockonee River Wildlife Management Area

Nearest Cities/Towns

Tallahassee (7 miles east), and Quincy (6 miles northwest).

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