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ROCKY CREEK

Recreation
Rocky Creek Tract visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Rocky Creek Tract from Live Oak:
Travel north on US 129, turn right on CR 136A, go east 6 miles, turn left on 53rd Road, follow 53rd Road to 62nd Street, turn right; the street dead ends at the Rocky Creek Tract.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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SANTA FE OASIS

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Recreation
Visitors may enjoy hiking and wildlife viewing, in addition to hunting. The tract is part of the Fort White WEA. The Oasis Trail travels .5 miles north through hammock and floodplain habitats to the Santa Fe River

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

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

Access
From Bell:
Travel north on US 126 to CR 138; turn left and travel east to NE 2nd Way; turn left and travel northeast to NE 120th Loop; turn left and travel to NE 130th Place; turn left and the entrance is .5 mile on the right.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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NATURAL WELL BRANCH

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Recreation
On the Natural Well Branch Tract, visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Many of the river access points provide excellent fishing opportunities.

The Econfina River traverses the tract from the north boundary to the southern boundary. The river’s 239-square mile basin drains part of the Big Bend Region. Its headwaters in San Pedro Bay the Econfina River’s character changes dramatically as it winds 44-miles through upland forests and meanders downstream to the palm-fringed salt marshes of the Gulf of Mexico.

The name “Econfina” derives from the Creek ekana, which means “earthy”, and feno, which means “bridge” or “foot log”. This name may refer to a natural bridge over the river in the Natural Well Branch Tract.

Access

South end of the tract from Perry:
Travel west on US 98, veer right on Salt Road; travel 3.5 miles and the tract is on the right. Cross the river, turn right on Ralph Whiddon Road; travel north .5 mile and the tract is on the right.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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OTTER SPRINGS

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Recreation

Public use is managed by For Vets, Inc., though an agreement with Gilchrist County as part of the County owned Otter Springs Park and Campground. Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, picnicking, swimming, paddling, and wildlife viewing on trails and administrative roads.

352-463-0800

Otter Springs Park and Campground

Access
Otter Springs:
The Otter Springs Tract is accessed through Otter Springs Park and Campground.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Hiking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing

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OSTEEN

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

The Florida National Scenic Trail enters the Osteen tract on the west side of CR 751 where it follows the Alapaha River and then exits the property.

Access
Osteen tract from Jasper:
Travel south on CR 751 to the Alapaha River; the entrance to the Osteen tract is on the right approximately 600 feet before crossing the Alapaha River.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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OWENS SPRING

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Recreation
Visitors may enjoy hiking, scenic and wildlife viewing. Owens Spring is a second magnitude spring with a short spring run where it disappears underground and reemerges in the Suwannee River.

Access
Owens Spring Tract from Mayo:
Travel south on US 27 to NE CR 410, turn left; travel east 2.5 miles and the entrance is on the left.

Allowable Activities

Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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LUKENS

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Recreation
On Lukens Tract, visitors may enjoy wildlife viewing.

Access
Lukens tract from Cedar Key:
Lukens access on the west side of SR 26.

Allowable Activities

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Bird Watching
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

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MANATEE SPRINGS STATE PARK

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Recreation
The Manatee Springs State Park Tract is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as part of Manatee Springs State Park. Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Usher Landing is used to launch boats as well as parking, picnicking, and fishing

For more information contact Manatee Springs State Park:

352-493-6072

Manatee Springs State Park

Access
Manatee Springs State Park Tract:
Access is managed by Manatee Springs State Park

Manatee Springs State Park Tract from Chiefland:

Travel west on CR 320, turn left on NW 107th Terrace; at the 90° right turn the road becomes NW 132nd Place; travel 3 miles and the entrance is on the right.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Boat Ramp
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Parking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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MALLORY SWAMP

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Recreation
Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition to ATV riding, fishing, and hunting.

There is a designated ATV trail that is open from late April to mid September. See the conditions of use and safety guidelines (PDF). For more information, contact the District office at:

386.362.1001
800.226.1066 (FL only)
Email Us

Mallory Swamp is part of the Mallory Swamp 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
Mallory Swamp Tract from Mayo:
Travel south on SR 51 to CR 360, turn left; travel 11 miles southeast on CR 360; the pavement ends and the road becomes dirt (Crapps Tower Road); continue 4 miles to the entrance into Mallory Swamp.

Mallory Swamp Tract from Old Town:
Travel north on CR 349 16.5 miles to McCall’s Chapel Grade, turn left; travel west 2 miles on McCall’s Chapel Grade to the entrance.

Mallory Swamp Tract from Branford:
Travel south on CR 349 10 miles to McCall’s Chapel Grade, turn right; travel west 2 miles on McCall’s Chapel Grade to the entrance.

Allowable Activities

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ATV Riding
Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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LOG LANDING

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Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Recreation
On the Log Landing Tract visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition to fishing and hunting.

This tract is part of the Log Landing 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

Access
Log Landing tract from Old Town:
Travel north on CR 49, turn right on NE 709th Avenue (Log Landing Road); travel approximately 3 miles and the road terminates at the entrance into the tract.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing