Open/Closed Status of FWC Offices, Facilities, and Managed Areas
Below is a list of FWC-managed areas and facilities, including wildlife management areas, fish management areas, shooting ranges and regional offices. If an area, in part or all, has been closed due to storm activity/other natural occurrences or for repairs/renovations, it will be noted next to the area's listing. If nothing is noted next to the name of the area, it is open.
In the Event of a Storm or Disaster
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Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail campsites are closed until further notice due to Hurricane Helene.
FWC Regions
Please see the following updates from FWC's partners and cooperators concerning their campgrounds and recreational areas. Please check back often as circumstances may change:
- Find recreation updates for the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
- Find recreation updates for the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
- Find recreation updates for the Suwannee River Water Management District.
- Find recreation updates for the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD).
- Find recreation updates for the St. Johns River Water Management District
- Find information on camping and cabins at Florida State Parks.
- Florida Forest Service
- For updates on campgrounds and recreation areas on national forests, visit Facebook.com/NationalForestsinFlorida.
- Find information about Avon Park Air Force Range public recreation area.
- Find recreation updates for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands and facilities.
- Eglin Air Force Base Reservation/WMA - The majority of the Eglin Reservation remains open to recreational use and access but some restrictions are in place.
- Big Cypress National Preserve
Wildlife Management Areas
If an area, in part or all, has been closed due to storm activity/other natural occurrences or for repairs/renovations, it will be noted next to the area's listing. If nothing is noted next to the name of the area, it is open.
Camping Notices: Some WMAs do not offer camping opportunities and others allow camping only during certain times of the year. In addition to checking an area’s open/closed status, please also review the WMA regulations brochure for information about camping. Also, campgrounds with restroom facilities that don't have running water (such as portable toilets and vault toilets) may not be stocked with hand hygiene products. Visitors should bring their own hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol for use in these facilities.
- Apalachee -
- Apalachicola - Due to flooding resulting from Hurricane Helene, the Florida River Island Campsite is closed until further notice.
- Apalachicola - Bradwell Unit -
- Apalachicola River -
- Aucilla -
- Beaverdam Creek
- Blackwater -
- Blackwater - Carr Unit
- Blackwater - Hutton Unit
- Box-R -
- Chipola River -
- Choctawhatchee River -
- Econfina Creek - Upcoming management activities may impact equestrian users on this area. Please visit the Northwest Florida Water Management District website for more information on recreational closures.
- Econfina Creek Fitzhugh Carter Area -
- Eglin AFB - All Management Units and most Recreation Areas are open to approved recreational use.
- Escambia River
- Escribano Point
- Garcon Point -
- Joe Budd -
- Juniper Creek
- Kirk Edwards -
- Lafayette Creek
- Ochlockonee River -
- Perdido River -
- Pine Log -
- Plank Road -
- Point Washington
- St. Marks NWR -
- St. Vincent NWR -
- Talquin -
- Tate's Hell -
- Tate's Hell - St. James Island Unit -
- Tate's Hell - Womack Creek Unit -
- Telogia Creek -
- Tyndall AFB
- Wakulla -
- Yellow River
Fish Management Areas
For Fish Management Areas' Open/Close status please refer to lead area emergency management website.
- Bear Lake
- Hurricane Lake
- Joe Budd Pond - Closed to public access until further notice due to water control structure repairs.
- Juniper Lake
- Karick Lake
- Lake Piney Z
- Lake Stone
- Lake Victor
- Merritt's Mill Pond
Shooting Ranges
Offices
- Northwest Regional Office/Bay -
- Panama City Beach LE Field Office/Bay -
- Pensacola LE Field Office/Escambia
- Carrabelle LE Field Office/Franklin -
- Blackwater Wildlife Field Office/Santa Rosa -
- Joe Budd Field Office/Gadsden -
- Apalachicola WEA Field Office/Gulf -
- Blackwater Fisheries Research & Development Center/Okaloosa -
- Midway Fisheries Field Office/Gadsden -
- North Florida Waterfowl Field Station/Leon -
- FWRI Field Station/Franklin -
- Joe Budd Aquatic Education Center/Gadsden -
- Russell Park Building/Leon -
- St. Augustine Road Office/Leon -
- Tallahassee Headquarters/Leon -
- Tallahassee Regional Communications Center/Leon -
- Douglas/Carr -
- Garcon Point Aquatic Research Center -
Wildlife Management Areas
If an area, in part or all, has been closed due to storm activity/other natural occurrences or for repairs/renovations, it will be noted next to the area's listing. If nothing is noted next to the name of the area, it is open.
Camping Notices: Some WMAs do not offer camping opportunities and others allow camping only during certain times of the year. In addition to checking an area’s open/closed status, please also review the WMA regulations brochure for information about camping. Also, campgrounds with restroom facilities that don't have running water (such as portable toilets and vault toilets) may not be stocked with hand hygiene products. Visitors should bring their own hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol for use in these facilities.
- Alligator Lake PSGHA
- Andrews -
- Belmore -
- Bell Ridge Longleaf WEA -
- Big Bend - Hickory Mound Unit - Due to hazardous road conditions resulting from Hurricane Helene, the western portion of the Hickory Mound Impoundment dike is closed to vehicle access until further notice. This section of the dike will remain closed for an extended period of time to allow for the necessary repairs. Access to the eastern portion of the impoundment, including both boat ramps, remains open and accessible for public use via Cow Creek Grade.
- Big Bend - Jena Unit - Open for public access with the following road closure in effect: The northern portion of Pine Log Road is closed until further notice.
- Big Bend - Snipe Island Unit -
- Big Bend - Spring Creek Unit –
- Big Bend - Tide Swamp Unit - Open for public access but due to impacts from Helene, Hagen’s Cove day use area remains closed until further notice. Crews will be onsite, continuing hurricane cleanup efforts during this time.
- Big Shoals - Due to hazardous bridge conditions resulting from Hurricane Helene, the paved hiking/bicycle trail is closed until further notice.
- Branan Field -
- Camp Blanding -
- Cary -
- Cedar Key Scrub -
- Citrus - Due to the effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed campgrounds and recreation areas until further notice (See Florida Forest Service webpage for closure details). The area remains open to public access and hunts will continue as scheduled.
- Cypress Creek -
- Devils Hammock -
- Flying Eagle - Due to hazardous road conditions, the lead land manager (Southwest Florida Water Management District) has closed the portion of Main Road located south of Dike Road to vehicle access until further notice.
- Fort White -
- Four Creeks -
- Goethe - Due to construction activities, the lead land manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed portions of North Gasline Road and Apex Road beginning on Monday, Nov. 25 reopening Saturday, Dec. 7. See the Florida Forest Service website for additional closure details.
- Goethe PSGHA -
- Grove Park -
- Gulf Hammock -
- Hatchet Creek -
- Holton Creek -
- Homosassa – Due to the effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed campgrounds and recreation areas until further notice (See Florida Forest Service webpage for closure details). The area remains open to public access and hunts will continue as scheduled.
- Jennings Forest -
- J.P. Hall Bayard Point -
- Lafayette Forest
- Little River -
- Lochloosa -
- Log Landing -
- Lower Econfina River -
- Lower Suwannee NWR
- Mallory Swamp -
- Middle Aucilla -
- Nutrien - White Springs -
- Osceola - Due to hazardous bridge conditions, the lead land manager (U.S. Forest Service) has temporarily posted as closed to vehicle traffic the following road segment: The bridge on Road 235 between the intersections of Road 235 and Roads 232 and 277, along the eastern boundary of the Big Gum Swamp Wilderness on the Osceola Wildlife Management Area. This temporary road closure is effective until further notice.
- Potts - Due to hazardous road conditions, the lead land manager (Southwest Florida Water Management District) has closed North Hooty Point Road to vehicle access until further notice.
- Raiford -
- Ralph E. Simmons Memorial -
- Santa Fe Swamp -
- Steinhatchee Springs - Due to hazardous road conditions, the lead land manager (Suwannee River Water Management District) has closed all campgrounds and recreation sites beginning on Friday, Oct. 11, until further notice. Hunts will continue as scheduled, but vehicle access will be limited.
- Suwannee Ridge -
- Thomas Creek - Kings Road Unit - Due to hazardous road conditions, the lead land manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) has temporarily closed the designated entrance on Main Gate Road and are temporarily allowing hunters to access the area via Forest Trail No. 2. For location details, see the Thomas Creek - Kings Road Unit WMA brochure map.
- Troy Springs -
- Twin Rivers - Due to the effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed all campgrounds and recreation areas beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11th, until further notice. The area remains open to public access and hunts will continue as scheduled.
- Twin Rivers - Blue Springs Unit - Due to the effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed all campgrounds and recreation areas beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11th, until further notice. The area remains open to public access and hunts will continue as scheduled.
- Watermelon Pond -
Fish Management Areas
For Fish Management Areas' Open/Close status please refer to lead area emergency management website.
- Alligator Lake
- Baymeadows
- Bethesda pond
- Camp Blanding area - Lowry and Magnolia Lakes are open Sundays and Mondays during regular hours.
- Crystal Springs
- Eagle Lake - Closed until further notice for dredging.
- Hanna Park ponds
- Huguenot Pond
- Koon lake
- Lakes Lochloosa
- Lang Lake - Closed until further notice.
- Montgomery Lake
- Oceanway Pond
- Pope Duval East and West ponds
- Ronnie Vanzant Park
- St. Augustine Road ponds (North and South)
- Suwannee Lake
- Watertown Lake
- William Sheffield Park ponds
Shooting Range
Offices
- North Central Regional Office - Lake City / Columbia -
- Andrews Field Office / Levy -
- Big Bend Field Office / Taylor -
- Camp Blanding Field Office / Clay -
- Cedar Key, Senator George Kirkpatrick Marine Lab / Levy -
- Crystal River Field Office / Citrus -
- Ft White Mitigation Park / Suwannee -
- FWRI Wildlife Research Lab / Alachua -
- Gainesville Freshwater Fisheries Field Office / Alachua -
- Gainesville WIMs Office / Alachua -
- Gainesville Wildlife Research Lab / Alachua -
- Half Moon Field Office / Sumter -
- Inverness Invasive Plant Management Office / Citrus -
- Jacksonville Law Enforcement Field Office / Duval -
- Jacksonville Regional Communication Center / Duval -
- Jacksonville University Field Lab / Duval -
- FWRI Freshwater Fish. Field Office / Alachua -
- FWRI Yankeetown Lab / Levy - Closed indefinitely
- FWRI Fisheries Research / Duval -
Wildlife Management Areas
If an area, in part or all, has been closed due to storm activity/other natural occurrences or for repairs/renovations, it will be noted next to the area's listing. If nothing is noted next to the name of the area, it is open.
Camping Notices: Some WMAs do not offer camping opportunities and others allow camping only during certain times of the year. In addition to checking an area’s open/closed status, please also review the WMA regulations brochure for information about camping. Also, campgrounds with restroom facilities that don't have running water (such as portable toilets and vault toilets) may not be stocked with hand hygiene products. Visitors should bring their own hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol for use in these facilities.
- Buck Lake - Open with the following road closures (view map) to remain in place until further notice due to recent rainfall associated with Hurricane Milton and high river stages: Road 1 is closed 1.0 mile east of S.R. 46 and also closed 0.5 miles west of its intersection with Road 2 just before Six Mile Creek. Road 3 and Road 4 are also closed until further notice. Conditions will be monitored, and roads will be re-opened as soon as possible.
- Caravelle Ranch - Caravelle Ranch WMA South Unit, open with the following closures to remain in place due to recent rainfall associated with Hurricane Milton and high river stages: Spur Road and Spur A Road on the east side of 19.
- Charles H Bronson - Open with the following road closure to remain in place due to recent rainfall associated with Hurricane Milton and high river stages: a small section of Road 5 will remain closed until further notice. See map.
- Dunns Creek -
- Emeralda Marsh PSGHA -
- Etoniah Creek -
- Fellsmere Area 1 PSGHA -
- Fort Drum - Open. Campsite #1 open for reservations. Campsites #2 & #3 are closed/flooded until further notice.
- Gores Landing -
- Guana River -
- Guana River - Lake Ponte Vedra PSGHA -
- Half Moon -
- Herky Huffman/Bull Creek -
- Jumper Creek - The area is open to public access and hunts will continue as scheduled. Due to the effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has determined some campgrounds and recreation areas will remain closed at this time. See Florida Forest Service webpage for closure details.
- Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Area -
- Kissimmee Chain of Lakes - Rolling Meadows Unit -
- Lake George - This area is open with the following closures to remain in place due to impacts associated with Hurricane Milton: Pine Road and Chessor Hammock Road on Heart Island Conservation Area (also part of Lake George WMA) are closed until further notice due to a washout. Pulp Road and Doe Neck Road are also closed to vehicle access due to flooding until further notice.
- Lake George - Dexter/Mary Farms Unit - This area is open with the following closures due to impacts associated with Hurricane Milton: Price Road will be closed until further notice.
- Lake Monroe -
- Lake Panasoffkee - Open but road closures will be in effect on the area due to the impacts of Hurricane Milton. See Map.
- Lake Panasoffkee PSGHA -
- Lake Woodruff NWR -
- Little Big Econ - This area is open with the following closures in place until further notice: Road 1 south of its intersection with Road 2 is closed due to flooding.
- Marshall Swamp -
- Matanzas -
- Merritt Island NWR - Please see the USFWS website for more details at details at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov) Please observe all closures and do not enter through closed gates. Refuge facilities will reopen when it is safe to do so.
- Ocala -
- Ocklawaha Prairie PSGHA -
- Orange Creek PSGHA -
- Pine Meadows PSGHA -
- Richloam - The area is open to public access and hunts will continue as scheduled. Due to the effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has determined some campgrounds and recreation areas will remain closed at this time. See Florida Forest Service webpage for closure details.
- Richloam - Baird Unit - The area is open to public access and hunts will continue as scheduled. Due to the effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has determined some campgrounds and recreation areas will remain closed at this time. See Florida Forest Service webpage for closure details.
- Rock Springs Run - Open but due to heavy rains and flooding associated with Hurricane Milton, some roads have become impassable or unsafe. Scrub Road is closed at the 1st parking area on the east side of the loop to its intersection with Spear Road until further notice. See Map.
General year-round access to Rock Springs Run Reserve and WMA is by using the Florida Park Service entrance on Wekiva River Road approximately 0.5 miles south of State Road 46. Access for hunting-related activity during established quota hunts and scout days is by Deerwood Farms Road off State Road 46. - Ross Prairie -
- Salt Lake - Open with the following road closures to remain in place until further notice due to recent rainfall associated with Hurricane Milton and high river stages: The northwest section of Snake Creek Grade from its intersection with Bear Bluff Road is closed. Conditions will be monitored, and roads will be re-opened as soon as possible.
- Seminole Forest -
- Seminole Forest - Lake Tracy Unit -
- Seminole Ranch - Open to vehicle access but use caution due to flooding and extremely wet road conditions.
- Silver Springs Forest - Several areas within Silver Springs Forest WMA totaling 495 acres may have timber harvest activities occurring during the hunting season - a 330-acre timber contract (map) and a 165-acre timber contract (map). This work could impact hunting within the Silver Springs Forest Wildlife Management Area. When work is occurring, please be careful with the logging trucks entering and exiting the property. For updates, visit the St. Johns River Water Management District’s website at: sjrwmd.com/lands/#silver-springs-forest
- Split Oak Forest WEA -
- Three Lakes -
- Three Lakes - Prairie Lake Unit -
- Tiger Bay - The bridge on Indian Lake Road at the south end is closed. (See Map) The gate at the south entrance to Rima Ridge is closed and locked to prevent access to the damaged bridge for public safety. The area is closed until further notice. The Rima Ridge Unit can be accessed from the north end at the State Road 40 entrance.
- Tiger Bay - Rima Ridge Unit - The bridge on Indian Lake Road at the south end is also closed until further notice. (See Map) The gate at the south entrance to Rima Ridge is closed and locked to prevent access to the damaged bridge for public safety. The area is closed until further notice. The Rima Ridge Unit can be accessed from the north end at the State Road 40 entrance.
- T.M. Goodwin PSGHA -
- Triple N Ranch -
- Upper St Johns River Marsh -
- William Beardall Tosohatchee - Heavy rain and flooding compromised the bridge crossings on Powerline Road. Powerline Road is closed from Parking Area 10 (Florida Trail Footbridge) to Parking Area 11 (Mud Lake Observation Platform) until further notice. Users can access the St. Johns River by taking Fish Hole Road to Long Bluff Road.
Fish Management Areas
For Fish Management Areas' Open/Close status please refer to lead area emergency management website.
Bear Creek
Clear Lake
Chain of Lakes (Cook, Winona, Palatlakaha, Crescent, Louisa, Minnehaha, Hiawatha, Minneola, Wilson, Susan and Cherry)
East Lake Tohopekaliga
Fox Lake
Hal-Scott Lake
Lake Blue Cypress
Lake Dias
Lake Griffin
Lake Ivanhoe
Lake Jackson
Lake Lawne
Lake Marian
Lake Panasoffkee
Lake Santiago
Lakes Tohopekaliga (West Lake Tohopekaliga), Cypress, Hatchineha, and Kissimmee, Osceola and Polk counties
Lake Underhill
Pellicer Pond
Secret Lake
Shadow Bay Park
South Lake
Starke Lake
Turkey Lake
Shooting Ranges
Indian River County Shooting Range
Triple N Ranch Shooting Range -
Offices
Northeast Regional Office/Marion -
Caravelle Ranch Field Office/Putnam -
De Leon Springs Field Office/Volusia -
Eustis Field Office/Lake -
Florida Bass Conservation Center & Richloam Fish Hatchery/Sumter -
FWRI Hubbs SeaWorld Field Office/Brevard -
Guana River Habitat & Species Field Office/St. Johns -
Indian River FWRI Lab/Brevard -
Invasive Plant Management (IPM) Orlando Field Office/Orange -
Kissimmee Field Office/Osceola -
New Smyrna Beach Field Office at Marine Discovery Center/Volusia -
Ocala Conservation Center/Marion -
Palm Bay Field Office/Brevard -
Prairie Lakes Field Office/Osceola -
Sanford Regional Communications Center/Seminole -
Titusville Law Enforcement Field Office/Brevard -
T.M. Goodwin Field Office/Indian River -
Triple N Ranch Field Office/Osceola -
Vero Beach USFWS Field Office/Indian River -
William Beardall Tosohatchee Field Office/Orange -
Wildlife Management Areas
If an area, in part or all, has been closed due to storm activity/other natural occurrence or for repairs/renovations, it will be noted next to the area's listing. If nothing is noted next to the name of the area, it is open.
Camping Notices: Some WMAs do not offer camping opportunities and others allow camping only during certain times of the year. In addition to checking an area’s open/closed status, please also review the WMA regulations brochure for information about camping. Also, campgrounds with restroom facilities that don't have running water (such as portable toilets and vault toilets) may not be stocked with hand hygiene products. Visitors should bring their own hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol for use in these facilities.
- Arbuckle -
- Avon Park AFR -
- Babcock Ranch Preserve Tier 1 Hunt Area -
- Babcock Ranch Preserve Tier 2 Hunt Area -
- Babcock/Webb - Open to public access every day from 1 ½ hours before sunrise until 1 ½ hours after sunset. Access to the campground is available anytime camping is allowed.
- Babcock/Webb - Yucca Pens Unit - Open to public access every day from 1 ½ hours before sunrise until 1 ½ hours after sunset.
- Bullfrog Creek WEA -
- Chassahowitzka - Buford Spring boardwalk is closed until further notice. The rest of the WMA is open for public use.
- Chinsegut WEA -
- Crooked Lake WEA -
- Croom - Due to the effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed campgrounds and recreation areas until further notice (See Florida Forest Service webpage for closure details). The area remains open to public access and hunts will continue as scheduled.
- Everglades Headwaters - Hatchineha Unit -
- Green Swamp - The area is open and the archery season will continue as planned, however several roads are closed due to their current condition including; portions of Tanic Grade, portions of Three-run Grade, Levee Road south of Main Grade and several unnamed SUV roads. (see map)
- Green Swamp West - The area is open; however, several roads are closed due to their current condition, including portions of Main Line, all of Cedar Pocket Road, all of Oil Well Road and all SUV roads.
- Hickey Creek WEA -
- Hickory Hammock -
- Hilochee -
- Hilochee PSGHA -
- Hilochee - Osprey Unit -
- KICCO -
- Kissimmee River -
- Lake Marion Creek -
- Lake Wales Ridge WEA - Carter Tract -
- Lake Wales Ridge WEA -
- Lake Wales Ridge WEA - Royce Unit -
- Lake Wales Ridge Royce Unit PSGHA -
- Little Gator Creek WEA -
- Lower Hillsborough -
- Moody Branch WEA -
- Myakka State Forest PSGHA -
- Orange Hammock - To gain access past the gate on Easement Road, at its intersection with Toledo Blade, please press the green button on the access panel assembly (mounted on a post on the driver’s side when entering) to open the electric gate. The button will only function during legal access hours. When exiting, the gate will open automatically. If you need assistance, call 863-648-3200.
- Perry Oldenburg WEA -
- Platt Branch WEA -
- Punta Gorda PSGHA -
- Tenoroc - Tenoroc- All lakes are open. North Trail, South Horseback Riding Trail and Williams Loop are open for equestrian use. The Blue, Orange, Yellow Birdie, EFA, WFA hiking trails and associated connectors are open. All other trails remain closed until further notice.
- Upper Hillsborough -
- Walk-in-the-Water -
- Weekiwachee -
Fish Management Areas
NOTICE: For fish management areas located within city- or county-owned properties, please check with that entity for up-to-date information regarding open/closed status.
- Al Lopez Park Lake -
- Bobby Hicks Park Pond-
- Dover District Park Lake-
- Edward Medard Park Reservoir-
- Freedom Lake Park -
- Gadsden Park Pond -
- Hardee County Park -
- Lake Crago -
- Lake Istokpoga-
- Lake Parker-
- Lake Seminole -
- Lake Tarpon -
- Lake Thonotosassa -
- Largo Central Park Nature Preserve -
- Manatee Lake -
- Marl Pits 1, 2 & 3 -
- Middle Lake - Due to the effects of Hurricane Milton, this area is closed until further notice.
- Mosaic (Lakes Haul Road, Pine East, Pine West, Coulter, SP11, SP12 North, SP12 South, LP 5, LP2 East, LP 2 West and S8) -Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saddle Creek Park -
- Steven J. Wortham Park Lake -
- Tenoroc (Lakes A, B, C, F, G, 2, 3, 4, 5, Butterfly, Fish Hook, Half-Moon, Horseshoe, Hydrilla, Legs, Lost Lake East, Lost Lake West, Tern, Picnic Lake, East Pasture, West Pasture, Cemetery and Derby) - Tern Lake will be closed beginning Dec. 4 until further notice.
- Walsingham Park Lake -
- Webb Lake -
Shooting Ranges
- Cecil M. Webb Public Shooting Range -
- Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range -
- Tenoroc Public Shooting Range -
Offices
- Southwest Regional Office/Polk -
- Babcock/Webb WMA Field Office/Charlotte -
- Charlotte Harbor Field Lab/Charlotte -
- Chassahowitzka WMA Field Office/Hernando -
- Chinsegut Conservation Center/Hernando -
- Crooked Lake WEA Field Office/Polk -
- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)/Pinellas -
- Florida Youth Conservation Center Apollo Beach/Hillsborough -
- Fort Myers WIM Office/Lee -
- Florida Youth Conservation Center Apollo Beach/Hillsborough -
- Ft. Meyers Law Enforcement Office/Lee -
- Florida Youth Conservation Center Apollo Beach/Hillsborough -
- Hilochee WMA Field Office/Lake -
- Invasive Plant Mgt. Field Office/Polk -
- Lake Wales Ridge WEA Field Office/Highlands -
- Law Enforcement Field Office/Hillsborough -
- Marine Mammal Pathobiology Lab/Pinellas -
- Marine Fisheries Enhancement Center/Hillsborough -
- Platt Branch Mitigation Park Field Office/Highlands -
- Tenoroc PUA Office/Polk -
Wildlife Management Areas
If an area, in part or all, has been closed due to storm activity/other natural occurrence or for repairs/renovations, it will be noted next to the area's listing. If nothing is noted next to the name of the area, it is open.
Camping Notices: Some WMAs do not offer camping opportunities and others allow camping only during certain times of the year. In addition to checking an area’s open/closed status, please also review the WMA regulations brochure for information about camping. Also, campgrounds with restroom facilities that don't have running water (such as portable toilets and vault toilets) may not be stocked with hand hygiene products. Visitors should bring their own hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol for use in these facilities.
- A-1 FEB PSGHA - Closed Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, due to blasting activities. Due to construction work, the northwest levee and entire western levee will be closed to all public access until further notice. All boat ramps and parking areas on the eastern and northern part of the area will remain open to the public, but the designated entrance has been moved to the southeast corner of the area (mile marker 53).
- A.R.M. Loxahatchee NWR - Portions of Loxahatchee Road will be closed due to construction. Access to the Loxahatchee Road entrance and boat ramps will be maintained via Parkside Dr., Holmberg Road, and University Dr. For more information, visit: d4fdot.com/bcfdot/loxahatchee_road_mobility_improvements_project.asp
- Allapattah Flats -
- Allapattah Flats PSGHA -
- Big Cypress -
- C-23/24 Reservoir PSGHA - Due to construction work, the South Florida Water Management District, has closed the northernmost parcel (off Summerlin Road) to all public access until further notice.
- CREW -
- Dinner Island Ranch
- Dinner Island Ranch - Caracara Unit - Due to management constraints, this area is closed to all public access until July 1, 2025.
- Dupuis -
- Dupuis Dove Field PSGHA -
- Everglades and Francis S. Taylor -
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- The public access gate along U.S. 27 that provides access to the L-6 levee, including the Sportsman’s Crossover boat ramp, is temporarily closed to all public access due to construction activities.
- NOTE: portions of Loxahatchee Road will be closed due to construction. Access to the Water Conservation Area 2A northeast boat ramp will be maintained via Parkside Dr., Holmberg Road, and University Dr. For more information, visit: d4fdot.com/bcfdot/loxahatchee_road_mobility_improvements_project.asp.
- Florida Keys -Channel Key portion of the Florida Keys Wildlife & Environmental Area will be closed to public access to protect listed-species nesting activity. Area is marked and is to be avoided by the public. Closure remains in effect through 8/31/25.
- Florida Panther NWR -
- Fisheating Creek -
- Frog Pond North PSGHA -
- Holey Land - The Holey Land WMA northwestern corner boat ramp and approximately 1.7 miles of the L23 eastern levee south of that boat ramp will be closed to public access through December 2024 due to construction activities. Also, vehicles with trailers are advised not to drive down any portion of the L23 eastern levee because there is no turnaround location.
6/12/24 - Due to habitat activities associated with mechanical treatments, a 148-acre parcel in the southeastern portion of the area near the L-5 levee will be closed to all public access through November 2024 (see the PDF notice on the brochure webpage for a map of the closed area). - Hungryland - Pedestrian and vehicular access through Gate 9 is temporarily prohibited due to culvert failure.
- J.W. Corbett -
- Kissimmee Bend Unit of the Everglades Headwaters -
- Okaloacoochee Slough - The following state forest roads are closed to vehicular access until further notice due to high water levels associated with Hurricane Milton: North Loop-West, North Loop-North, Sic Island Road, Sic Island Loop, Keri Tower Rd, Keri-Patterson Crossover, Patterson Road, Wild Cow – Patterson Crossover, Mustang Grade, Mustang Loop and 4-Setions Road.
- Okeechobee Unit of the Everglades Headwaters -
- Picayune Strand - Kirkland Hammock Campground is closed through November 10. Triple G Loop Road, connecting both sides of Sabal Palm Road, will be closed until further notice to prevent additional road damage.
- Rocky Glades PSGHA -
- Rotenberger -
- Southern Glades -
- Spirit-of-the-Wild -
- STA 1 West Waterfowl PSGHA -
- STA 2 Waterfowl PSGHA -
- STA 3/4 Waterfowl PSGHA - Parking Area and Harold A Camp Boat Ramp will be closed from Tuesday, Nov. 19 - Thursday, Nov. 21 for construction and maintenance activities.
- STA 5/6 Waterfowl PSGHA -
- Ten Thousand Islands NWR -
Fish Management Areas
For Fish Management Areas' Open/Close status please refer to lead area emergency management website.
- Caloosa Park Lake -
- Lake Okeeheelee -
- Palm Lake -
- Plantation Heritage Park Lake -
- Tropical Park Lake -
Shooting Ranges
Offices
- Regional Office/Palm Beach -
- Alligator Project Office/Okeechobee -
- Big Cypress Field Office/Collier - Due to power outages, closed until further notice.
- Biological Field Station/Okeechobee -
- Corbett WL Management Office/Palm Beach -
- Crew WEA Office/Lee -
- Dinner Island WL Office/Hendry -
- Dupuis Office/Palm Beach -
- Fisheating Creek WL Mgt. Office/Glades -
- Fla. Keys WEA/Monroe -
- Jupiter Office/Palm Beach -
- Lake Worth Regional Communications Center/Palm Beach -
- Marathon LE Office/Monroe -
- Miami Office/Dade -
- Naples LE Office/Collier -
- Okaloacoochee Slough WL Office/Hendry -
- South Florida Regional Laboratory/Monroe -
- Sunrise Office/Broward -
- Tequesta Field Laboratory/Palm Beach -