Tate's Hell WMA - Womack Creek Unit

Managed in cooperation with the Florida Forest Service.

Womack Creek Unit consists of nearly 14,000 acres in Franklin and Liberty counties just north of Carrabelle and is bordered by the Ochlockonee River, the Crooked River, and Highway 67. The area is part of just over 200,000-acre Tate's Hell State Forest. In the 1960s and 1970s the hydrology of Tate's Hell was significantly altered for pine plantations. The owners constructed roads and ditches and planted dense stands of pine. Today the Womack Creek Unit is mostly pine plantations with some hardwoods.

Deer hunting is popular in the pine areas, and squirrel hunting is good in the forests near both the Ochlockonee and Crooked Rivers. Wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and horseback riding are permitted on any open road in the forest unless posted otherwise. 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.

Wildlife that may be seen on the area include wild turkey, feral hogs, white-tailed deer, wood ducks, Florida black bear, box turtles, swallow-tailed kites, gopher tortoise and common ground-doves.

Camping is permitted at designated campsites. The Womack Creek Recreation Area offers a primitive campground with picnic pavilion, bathhouse, and boat ramp with access to Ochlockonee River. Tent camping only is allowed, and a self serve pay station is located at the entrance. Also see the Tate's Hell website.

Rules Regarding Dogs

For purposes other than hunting, dogs are allowed, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times. Dogs are prohibited in areas posted as "Closed to Public Access" by FWC administrative action. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited.
For regulations regarding hunting dogs, see FWC's regulations summary brochure.

More Information

Visit Florida Forest Service's information on Tate's Hell State Forest.
View FWC's regulations summary brochure for Womack Creek Unit for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees and area regulations.