Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area
Managed in cooperation with the Florida Department of Military Affairs.
Camp Blanding WMA contains over 56,000 acres in western Clay County, east of Starke. A portion of the WMA is always closed because of military operations. At times, the entire wildlife management area is closed due to security concerns. Individuals should check the Camp Blanding iSportsman portal for the most current information on area closures.
Beginning September 1, 2026, all recreationists, including quota hunt permit holders, anglers, wildlife viewers, and hikers, must obtain a recreational access permit online through iSportsman before entering Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area. WMA users are encouraged to create their iSportsman account and begin applying for their permit as early as possible, beginning in May 2026.
For rules about public access and vehicles, see FWC's regulations summary brochure for Camp Blanding WMA. For more information on the access permit, please visit the Camp Blanding iSportsman portal.
Hunting
For hunting seasons and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for Camp Blanding WMA. Please visit the Camp Blanding iSportsman portal for the most current information on area closures.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed on Magnolia and Lowry Lakes. A Florida fishing license is required and can be purchased at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
Recreation
Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and hiking are allowed in certain areas when the WMA is open. Please visit the Camp Blanding iSportsman portal for the most current information on area closures.
For more information on when and where recreation is allowed, see FWC's regulations summary brochure for Camp Blanding WMA.
Wildlife
The northern half of the area has mature pines that support red-cockaded woodpeckers. Bottomland hardwood forests occur along the headwaters of Black Creek. The southern half of the area includes several thousand acres of sandhills with plentiful white-tailed deer and turkey.
Add your bird observations to the Camp Blanding WMA eBird Hotspot.
More Information
For an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, rules regarding dogs and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for Camp Blanding WMA. For more information on the access permit, please visit the Camp Blanding iSportsman portal.