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CUBA BAY

Recreation
On the Cuba Bay Tract visitors may launch a canoe, enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, scenic viewing, and wildlife viewing.

Access
Cuba Bay Tract from Madison:
Travel west to Greenville, turn left on SR 221; travel to CR 150, turn left; travel 5 miles to Old Federal Highway, turn right; travel south 1.25 miles and the tract is on the right.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Fishing
Hiking

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DEESE TRSF

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Recreation
On the Deese TRSF Tract visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

The Deese tract is part of Twin Rivers State Forest. For more information, call or visit:

386-208-1460
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Website

Access
Deese tract from Madison:
Travel north on CR 149 to CR 150, cross the river, turn left on NW 167th Avenue; travel north .75 mile and the tract is on the east and west side of the road.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

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DEVIL’S HAMMOCK

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Recreation
Public use is managed by the Levy County. Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition fishing and hunting. A picnic pavilion is available at the river camp.

352-486-5127

Levy County

Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only. For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

Access
Devil’s Hammock Tract from Bronson:
Travel west on SR 24 and the tract is on the right. There are four entrances into the property: the Southwest Trailhead, Parker Field, River Camp, and the Hunter Check Station.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunter Check Station
Hunting
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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ELLAVILLE

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Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Recreation
On this tract, which is part of Twin Rivers State Forest, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition to fishing and hunting. For more information, call or visit:

386-208-1460
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Website

For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the Ellaville tract before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Access
Ellaville tract from Madison:
Travel east on US 90; the entrance is on the right before crossing the river.

Size
Ellaville – 4,285 acres

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing

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CHRISTIAN

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Recreation
The Christian Tract north river access point provides a canoe launch, and the south parking area overlooks Shirley Springs. Visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Christian Tract from Live Oak:
Travel SR 51 south, turn right on CR 250; travel 10 miles to 225th Road, turn left; travel 3 miles, turn right on 132nd Street; travel 1 mile to 233rd Road, cross the road to the entrance of the Christian Tract.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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BIG SHOALS PUBLIC LANDS

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Big Shoals Public Land is owned by three agencies Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Big Shoals State Park), Florida Forest Service (Big Shoals State Forest), Suwannee River Water Management District and managed as Big Shoals Public Lands. For information on Big Shoals State Park and Big Shoals State Forest contact:

386-397-4331

Big Shoals State Park Website

386-208-1460

Big Shoals State Forest Website

Recreation
Big Shoals offers 28 miles of trails, including the paved multi-purpose Woodpecker Trail, and a canoe launch for the outdoor enthusiast. Here you can view the only stretch of major whitewater rapids in Florida.

Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads. Hunting is allowed on the Big Shoals tract, which is part of the Big Shoals Wildlife Management Area.

For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Access
Big Shoals Public Lands from White Springs:
Travel north from White Springs on CR 135 and turn right into the Little Shoals entrance or continue 2 miles north on CR 135 and turn right on SE 94th Street (Old Goodwin Bridge Road), which ends at the second entrance into Big Shoals Public Lands.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Parking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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ALAPAHOOCHEE

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Recreation
On the Alapahoochee Tract visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Sasser Landing Ramp is at the Alapahoochee Boat Ramp Park Tract.

Access
Alapahoochee tract from Jennings:
Travel east on CR 150, cross the Alapaha River and turn at the first driveway to the left.

Size
1,075 acres

Allowable Activities

Biking
Boat Ramp
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

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ANDERSON SPRING TRSF

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386-208-1460
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Website
For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website
The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the Ellaville, Black, and Mill Creek tracts before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Access
Anderson Springs from Live Oak:
Travel west on US 90 to River Road, turn left; travel south 2 miles crossing over I-10; the entrance is at the foot of the overpass on the right.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing

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ANDREWS

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Recreation

The tract is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as part of the Andrews Wildlife Management Area. A daily use permit is required to enter unless you have purchased a Management Area Permit. To hunt or fish you must also possess the appropriate license and permit . Visitors may enjoy hunting, biking, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, and wildlife viewing.

For more information on hunting and other recreational activities, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

Access
Andrews Tract from Fanning Springs:
Travel south on US 19 to NW 160th Street, turn right; travel west approximately 1 mile to the Andrews Wildlife Management Area.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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BARNETT

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Recreation
On the Barnett Tract visitors may enjoy biking on the bike trail that connects to Big Shoals from U.S. 41.