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Twin Rivers WMA

Managed in cooperation with
Suwannee River Water Management District
Florida Division of Forestry

Twin Rivers consists of more than 9,000 acres in 14 noncontiguous tracts in Madison, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties. Most of the land is in the 100-year floodplain of the Withlacoochee and Suwannee rivers. Natural communities include river bottom hardwoods, upland hardwoods, natural pines, and pine plantations. Portions of the Florida Trail follow the Suwannee River, where alligator, otter, and beaver may be observed. This area is a site on the Great Florida Birding Trail. Hunting, Fishing, wildlife viewing, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, bicycling, and picnicking are permitted. A quota hunt permit is required to hunt in this area where deer hunting is excellent.  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. Camping is prohibited during periods open to hunting. Permits are required for camping during non-hunting periods. The Division of Forestry issues camping permits. Call (386) 208-1461 for more information.

• Visit Florida Division of Forestry's information on Twin Rivers State Forest.

• View Suwannee River Water Management District's map of Twin Rivers Recreation Hub.

• View FWC's Regulations Summary for Twin River for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, and area regulations.