SUV Access for Northeast Region
Special Use Vehicle Summary 2022-23
Area-specific stipulations for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and Public Small Game Hunting Areas (SGAs)
For information on additional areas, call 352-732-1225 or view SUV Permit Summaries by Region.
Revised June, 2022
Baird Unit of Richloam WMA
SUV permit is not valid on this area.
Buck Lake WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Bull Creek WMA
In addition to established named or numbered roads, vehicles may only be operated on the Small Game Trails highlighted by a solid red line on the SUV map which is also available by calling the regional office. Permit valid only from 8 a.m. 7 days prior to the opening of each season, during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and until 6 p.m. 7 days after the end of the season.
Caravelle Ranch WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Charles H. Bronson WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Dexter / Mary Farms Unit of Lake George WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and one day prior to each hunt.
Dunns Creek WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Emeralda Marsh SGA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Etoniah Creek WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the Florida Trail and other designated hiking trails (map attached with permit). Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and one week prior to the start of each season to allow for scouting.
Fellsmere Area SGA
SUV permit is not valid on this area.
Fort Drum WMA
ATVS are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Gores Landing Unit of Ocklawaha River WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Guana River WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. Access on roads identified as closed by gate or cable is prohibited.
Half Moon WMA
ATVs are prohibited. In addition to established named or numbered roads, vehicles may be operated on the roads highlighted by a solid red line on the SUV map which is available by calling the regional office or online. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Jumper Creek WMA
Users must obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Withlacoochee Forestry Center Recreation Office (352-797-4140) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times. ATVs are prohibited. Vehicles may be operated on all roads except those designated as “closed” by gate or cable. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and one day prior to each season.
Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Area
SUV permit is not valid on this area.
Lake George WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and one day prior to each hunt.
Lake Monroe WMA
SUV permit is not valid on this area.
Lake Panasoffkee WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Lake Tracy Unit of Seminole Forest WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and beginning the Monday prior to archery, muzzleloading gun, general gun, wild hog-still or spring turkey hunts through one day after the last day of the hunt. A State Forest Special Use Permit is Required from the Florida Forest Service (352-360-6675) for vehicle access on days when hunting is not allowed. Vehicles prohibited in areas posted as closed to hunting.
Little Big Econ WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. On Brumley Road, vehicle use past locked gates is prohibited.
Marshall Swamp WMA
SUV permit is not valid on this area.
Matanzas WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and one day prior to each season.
Ocala WMA
SUV permit is not valid on this area. U.S. Forest Service regulations must be adhered to when operating an ORV or ATV on the area.
Ocklawaha Prairie SGA
SUV permit is not valid on this area.
Orange Creek SGA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Prairie Lakes Unit of Three Lakes WMA
ATVs are prohibited in areas denoted as “Closed to Vehicles” on the brochure map. Vehicles may be operated on all roads except those that are designated as “closed” by gate or cable.
Richloam WMA
Users must obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Withlacoochee Forestry Center Recreation Office (352-797-4140) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times. ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and one day prior to each season.
Rima Ridge Unit of Tiger Bay WMA
ATVs are prohibited. The SUV permit is valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and one day prior to each season. In order to operate vehicles on roads designated as “closed” by gate or cable, users must obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Tiger Bay State Forest Office (386-317-3277) after obtaining the FWC-issued SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times.
Rock Springs Run WMA
ATVs are prohibited. SUV permit is valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. Vehicles are prohibited in areas posted as closed to hunting.
Ross Prairie WMA
Users must obtain a State Forest Special Use permit at the Ocala Forestry Station, 2735 East Silver Springs Boulevard Ocala, FL 34470 (352-732-1201) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times. SUV permit applies to licensed vehicles only. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs. A four-wheel drive vehicle is required for this area and will be a requirement of the State Forest Special Use Permit. Vehicle access is limited to designated trails (SUV map). Authorized vehicles are allowed access only through the gate located at SW 150th Street and SW 110th Avenue. Access gate shall remain closed at all times. Special notices will be posted at the access point. Permit valid only during archery and spring turkey seasons and one day prior to each of these seasons for holders of a valid quota permit. Violation may result in revocation of both permits.
Salt Lake WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Seminole Forest WMA
ATVs are prohibited except during the mobility- impaired general gun hunt. Permit valid only during periods when hunting equipment is allowed on the area. A State Forest Special Use Permit is required from the Florida Forest Service (352-360-6675) for vehicle access on days when hunting is not allowed. Vehicles are prohibited in areas posted as closed to hunting.
Seminole Ranch WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Silver Springs Forest SGA
SUV permit is not valid on this area
Three Lakes WMA
ATVs are prohibited in areas denoted as “Closed to Vehicles” on the brochure map. Vehicles may be operated on all roads except those designated as “closed” by gate or cable.
Tiger Bay WMA
ATVs are prohibited. The SUV permit is valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and one day prior to each season. In order to operate vehicles on roads designated as “closed” by gate or cable, users must obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Tiger Bay State Forest Office (386-317-3277) after obtaining the FWC-issued SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times.
Tosohatchee WMA
Service roads are gated and locked; contact the FWC area biologist at 407-568-5893 at least one week in advance to coordinate opening of needed service roads. ATVs are prohibited.
Triple N Ranch WMA
ATVs are prohibited. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. Vehicles may be operated on all roads except those designated as “closed” by gate or cable.
Upper St. Johns River Marsh WMA
SUV permit is not valid on this area.