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Dinner Island Ranch

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Fees

A Daily-Use Permit is not currently required. Hunters must possess a hunting license, Wildlife Management Area Permit and quota hunt permit.

Facilities

Check station (operated seasonally); primitive camping area open only during seasonal hunts

Map of Dinner Island Ranch WMA - pdf file

Public Access

The area is open to public access all day, every day. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads year-round and shall enter and exit only at designated entrances. Individuals possessing a valid quota hunt permit may operate vehicles on named and numbered trails during designated hunts. Swamp buggies and all-terrain vehicles may be operated during the archery, muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons by individuals possessing a valid quota hunt permit. Portions of the area are leased for cattle grazing; gates and fences accommodate the needs of the contractor. When access requires it, visitors may enter and exit through gates along the main access road, but gates should be left as found. Vehicle use regulations.

Location

Located in Hendry County, about 23 miles east of Immokalee; 29 miles southwest of Clewiston. From Immokalee, head east on C.R. 846 for 19 miles to intersection with C.R. 833. Turn left (north) and go 4 miles to gated entrance on left. From Clewiston, travel west on U.S. 27/S.R. 80 for 8.5 miles to blinking light and turn left onto S.R. 80. Travel west for approximately 3 miles to C.R. 833. Turn left and travel south for 17.5 miles to gated entrance on right.

View a location map - pdf file

Nearby

Spirit-of-the-Wild Wildlife Management Area (23 miles northwest), Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest (17 miles northwest)

Nearest Cities/Towns

Clewiston (29 miles northeast), Immokalee (23 miles west), LaBelle (36 miles northwest).

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