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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.

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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:

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.

Fish Management Areas

For Fish Management Areas' Open/Close status please refer to lead area emergency management website.

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 -

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 - Due to hazardous road conditions, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the following roads until further notice: Hack Road, Dip Bucket Road, Catface Road, Sand Pine Road (from Sand Pine Bridge to Barn Road), and Barn Road (from Catface Road to Sand Pine Road).
  • Bell Ridge Longleaf WEA - 
  • Big Bend - Hickory Mound Unit - Due to impacts of Helene, this area is closed until further notice.
  • Big Bend - Jena Unit - Due to impacts of Helene, this area is closed until further notice.
  • Big Bend - Snipe Island Unit - 
  • Big Bend - Spring Creek Unit – 
  • Big Bend - Tide Swamp Unit - Due to forecasted weather impacts of Helene, this area is closed beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, until further notice.
  • Big Shoals -
  • Branan Field - 
  • Camp Blanding -
  • Cary -
  • Cedar Key Scrub - Due to forecasted weather impacts of Helene, the lead land manager (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) has closed the area beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, until further notice.
  • Citrus - 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. 
  • Cypress Creek - Due to impacts of Hurrican Helene, 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.
  • Devils Hammock - 
  • Flying Eagle - Due to forecasted weather impacts of Hurricane Milton, the lead land manager (Southwest Water Management District) has closed the area beginning at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Fort White -
  • Four Creeks -
  • Goethe - Due to a road construction project, the lead land manager (Florida Forest Service) has temporarily closed the Apex Tract until further notice. For a map of the location, please visit the Goethe State Forest page.
  • Goethe PSGHA -
  • Grove Park -
  • Gulf Hammock -
  • Hatchet Creek - Due to forecasted weather impacts of Hurricane Milton, the lead land manager (St Johns River Water Management District) has closed the area beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Holton Creek - Due to forecasted weather impacts of Helene, the lead land manager (Suwannee River Water Management District) has closed the area beginning at sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 25, until further notice.
  • Homosassa – 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.
  • Jennings Forest -
  • J.P. Hall Bayard Point - Due to impacts of Hurricane Milton, the lead land manager (St Johns River Water Management District) has opened the area to walk-in access only until further notice.
  • Lafayette Forest 
  • Little River - Due to impacts of Hurrican Helene, 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.
  • Lochloosa -
  • Log Landing - Due to impacts of Hurrican Helene, 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.
  • Lower Econfina River - Due to impacts of Hurrican Helene, 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.
  • Lower Suwannee NWR
  • Mallory Swamp - Due to impacts of Hurrican Helene, 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.
  • Middle Aucilla - Due to impacts of Hurrican Helene, 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.
  • 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 forecasted weather impacts of Hurricane Milton, the lead land manager (Southwest Water Management District) has closed the area beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Raiford - 
  • Ralph E. Simmons Memorial -
  • Santa Fe Swamp - 
  • Steinhatchee Springs - Due to impacts of Hurrican Helene, 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 - Due to impacts from Hurricane Helene, this area is closed until further notice.
  • Thomas Creek - Kings Road Unit - Due to impacts of Hurricane Milton, the lead land manager (St Johns River Water Management District) has opened the area to walk-in access only, until further notice. 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 - Due to impacts of Hurrican Helene, 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.
  • 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 - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Caravelle Ranch - Caravelle Ranch WMA South Unit, will re-open effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2024, with the following closures to remain in place due to recent rainfall associated with Hurricane Milton and high river stages: The area west of Rodman Dam Road and west of Hwy 19; Rice Field Road, Spur Road and Spur A Road on the east side of 19; and the check station campground.
    The North Unit of Caravelle Ranch WMA will remain closed until further notice.
  • Charles H Bronson - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Dunns Creek - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Emeralda Marsh PSGHA - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Etoniah Creek - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Fellsmere Area 1 PSGHA - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Fort Drum - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Gores Landing - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (Fl Dept. of Environmental Protection – Office of Greenways and Trails) will close this area to public access beginning at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7, until further notice.
  • Guana River - 
  • Guana River - Lake Ponte Vedra PSGHA - 
  • Half Moon - 
  • Herky Huffman/Bull Creek - Access to the campground is allowed starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. This area will re-open to public access beginning 12:01 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, with the following road closures in effect (see Map): Loop Road south of Yoke Branch creek crossing (the wooden bridge on the northeast section of the loop road) and south of the blown-out culvert on the west side of Loop road (approximately 2 miles south of the its intersection with the main entrance road). These closures will remain in effect until further notice.
  • Jumper Creek - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Area - 
  • Kissimmee Chain of Lakes - Rolling Meadows Unit - 
  • Lake George - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice. Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, one of the lead managers (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice so the SJRWMD’s portion of this WMA will be closed.
  • Lake George - Dexter/Mary Farms Unit - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Lake Monroe - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Lake Panasoffkee - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (Southwest Florida Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Lake Panasoffkee PSGHA - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (Southwest Florida Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Lake Woodruff NWR - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (US Fish and Wildlife Service) will be closing the refuge to public access beginning at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice. Please see the USFWS website for more details at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov)
  • Little Big Econ - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice. D
  • Marshall Swamp - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (Fl Dept. of Environmental Protection – Office of Greenways and Trails) will close this area to public access beginning at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7, until further notice.
  • Matanzas - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice. 
  • Merritt Island NWR - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (US Fish and Wildlife Service) will be closing the refuge to public access beginning at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice. Archery hunters with a Merritt Island quota permit may access their hunt area via State Road 3 for the 10/11 through 10/13 limited entry hunt. 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 - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (US Forest Service) will be closing all US Forest Service administration and recreational sites on the forest beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Ocklawaha Prairie PSGHA - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Orange Creek PSGHA - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Pine Meadows PSGHA - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (Lake County) will be closing this area to public access beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9, until further notice.
  • Richloam - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Richloam - Baird Unit - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Rock Springs Run - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
    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 - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Salt Lake - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, this area is closed as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, until further notice.
  • Seminole Forest - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Seminole Forest - Lake Tracy Unit - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Seminole Ranch - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct.8, until further notice.
  • Silver Springs Forest - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct.8, until further notice. 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 - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, this area is closed as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, until further notice.
  • Three Lakes - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, this area is closed as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, until further notice.
  • Three Lakes - Prairie Lake Unit - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, this area is closed as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, until further notice.
  • Tiger Bay - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
    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 - Due to the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • T.M. Goodwin PSGHA - 
  • Triple N Ranch - 
  • Upper St Johns River Marsh - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, the lead manager (St. Johns River Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct.8, until further notice.
  • William Beardall Tosohatchee - Due the forecasted effects of Hurricane Milton, this area is closed as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, until further notice.
    Heavy rain and flooding from Hurricane Ian compromised multiple culverts 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 Fishhole 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

Offices

  • Northeast Regional Office/Marion - 
  • Caravelle Ranch Field Office/Putnam - 
  • De Leon Springs Field Office/Volusia - 
  • Eustis Field Office/Lake - Due to safety concerns and potential impacts from Hurricane Milton, this office will be closed beginning at noon Tuesday, Oct. 8 and will remain closed until further notice.
  • 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 - Due to safety concerns and potential impacts from Hurricane Milton, this office will be closed beginning at noon Tuesday, Oct. 8 and will remain closed until further notice.
  • 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 - Due to the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Avon Park AFR -  Due to the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead area manager (U.S. Air Force) has closed the area to all public access beginning Oct. 7, until further notice.
  • Babcock Ranch Preserve Tier 1 Hunt Area - Due to the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Babcock Ranch Preserve Tier 2 Hunt Area - Due to the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • 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 - Due to Impacts from Hurricane Milton, this area will be closed until further notice.
  • Chassahowitzka - Due to the forecasted effects of Milton, the check station will be closed beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. until further notice. The area will remain open to hunters.
  • Chinsegut WEA - Due to Impacts from Hurricane Milton, this area will be closed until further notice.
  • Crooked Lake WEA - Due to Impacts from Hurricane Milton, this area will be closed until further notice.
  • Croom - Due to the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Everglades Headwaters - Hatchineha Unit - 
  • Green Swamp - Due the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead manager (Southwest Florida Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Green Swamp West - Due the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead manager (Southwest Florida Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Hickey Creek WEA - 
  • Hickory Hammock - 
  • Hilochee - Due to the impacts of Milton, vehicle access permits for fishing will not be issued beginning Friday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m., until further notice.
  • Hilochee PSGHA - Due to the impacts of Milton, the quota dove hunt for Saturday, Oct. 12, has been canceled.
  • 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 - Due the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead manager (Southwest Florida Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Moody Branch WEA - Due to Impacts from Hurricane Milton, this area will be closed until further notice.
  • Myakka State Forest PSGHA - Due to the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • 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  -Due to flooding and impacts from Hurricane Milton, Tenoroc PUA will be closed until further notice.
  • Upper Hillsborough - Due the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead manager (Southwest Florida Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Walk-in-the-Water - Due to the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead area manager (Florida Forest Service) has closed the area to all public access, including all campgrounds, recreation areas and public hunts, beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.
  • Weekiwachee - Due the forecasted effects of Milton, the lead manager (Southwest Florida Water Management District) will be closing all District lands to public access beginning at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, until further notice.

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 - 
  • Mosaic (Lakes Haul Road, Pine East, Pine West, Coulter, SP11, SP12 North, SP12 South, LP 5, LP2 East, LP 2 West and S8) -Due to Impacts from Hurricane Milton, this area will be closed until further notice.
  • 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) - Due to Impacts from Hurricane Milton, this area will be closed until further notice.
    Tern Lake will be closed beginning Dec. 4 until further notice.
  • Walsingham Park Lake - 
  • Webb Lake - 

Shooting Ranges

Offices

  • Southwest Regional Office/Polk - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Babcock/Webb WMA Field Office/Charlotte - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will close on Monday, Oct 7, at noon and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Charlotte Harbor Field Lab/Charlotte - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will close on Monday, Oct 7, at noon and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Chassahowitzka WMA Field Office/Hernando - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Chinsegut Conservation Center/Hernando - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Crooked Lake WEA Field Office/Polk - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)/Pinellas - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will close on Monday, Oct 7, at noon and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Florida Youth Conservation Center Apollo Beach/Hillsborough - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Fort Myers WIM Office/Lee - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will close on Monday, Oct 7, at noon and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Florida Youth Conservation Center Apollo Beach/Hillsborough - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Ft. Meyers Law Enforcement Office/Lee - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will close on Monday, Oct 7, at noon and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Florida Youth Conservation Center Apollo Beach/Hillsborough - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Hilochee WMA Field Office/Lake - Due to forecasted weather impacts of Helene, this office will be closed at noon Tuesday, Oct. 8 until further notice.
  • Invasive Plant Mgt. Field Office/Polk - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Lake Wales Ridge WEA Field Office/Highlands - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Law Enforcement Field Office/Hillsborough - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Marine Mammal Pathobiology Lab/Pinellas - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will close on Monday, Oct 7, at noon and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Marine Fisheries Enhancement Center/Hillsborough - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Platt Branch Mitigation Park Field Office/Highlands - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 
  • Tenoroc PUA Office/Polk - Due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton this office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 8, and remain closed until further notice. 

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.

    • Water Conservation Area 2 (2A and 2B) and that portion of Water Conservation Area 3A South located east of the Miami Canal between 1-75 and the L-67A levee remains open to public access.
    • Boat ramps remain open. Vessels, other than airboats, may be operated in established canals. 
    • 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 -
  • Florida Panther NWR - 
  • Fisheating Creek - 
  • Frog Pond North PSGHA - 
  • Holey Land - Due to high water conditions, the Holey Land Wildlife Management Area is closed to all public access until further notice. 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 Rd, Sic Island Loop, Keri Tower Rd, Keri-Patterson Crossover, Patterson Rd, Wild Cow – Patterson Crossover, Wild Cow Grade, Mustang Grade, Mustang Loop, Oil Pad, 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 - Due to high water conditions, the Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area is closed to all public access until further notice.
  • Southern Glades - 
  • Spirit-of-the-Wild - Due to fallen debris caused by Hurricane Milton, the main entrance on Ingram-Smith Road is closed. Ingram-Smith Road is closed from the entrance on CR 832 to the check station.
  • STA 1 West Waterfowl PSGHA - 
  • STA 2 Waterfowl PSGHA - 
  • STA 3/4 Waterfowl PSGHA - 
  • 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.

Shooting Ranges

Offices

  • Regional Office/Palm Beach - 
  • Alligator Project Office/Okeechobee - 
  • Big Cypress Field Office/Collier - 
  • 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 -