J.P. Hall Bayard Point Wildlife Management Area
Managed in cooperation with the St. Johns River Water Management District.
J.P. Hall Bayard Point WMA is located south of Green Cove Springs and is comprised of over 9,700 acres extending nearly seven miles along the western bank of the St. Johns River. Floodplain forests line the river, while pine flatwoods and sandhill communities are found on higher ground in this diverse area.
Hunting
For hunting seasons and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for J.P. Hall Bayard Point WMA.
Fishing
Fishing is permitted year-round. A Florida fishing license is required and can be purchased at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. Although the area is accessible by water, there are no boat launches.
Camping
Information about camping can be found on the SJWMD's webpage for J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area and in FWC's regulations summary brochure for J.P. Hall Bayard Point WMA.
Recreation
Recreational activities include hunting, bank fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, camping and picnicking.
For more information, visit the SJWMD's webpage for J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area and FWC's regulations summary brochure for J.P. Hall Bayard Point WMA.
Wildlife
The diverse habitats found here support a range of common and imperiled wildlife, including white-tailed deer, bald eagles, wild turkeys and gopher tortoises.
Add your bird observations to the following J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area eBird hotspots:
Bayard Conservation Area (Area 1)
Bayard Conservation Area (Area 2)
More Information
For an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, rules regarding dogs and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for J.P. Hall Bayard Point WMA.
See also the St. Johns River Water Management District's webpage for J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area.