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WOODS FERRY

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Recreation
The Woods Ferry tract features a canoe launch. Visitors may enjoy biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Woods Ferry Tract from Live Oak:
Travel north on US 129, turn right on CR 136A, travel 4 miles east on CR 136A, turn left on 57th Drive; travel 1 mile north on 57th Drive. The entrance is straight ahead at the 90° right turn – enter the property on Woods Ferry Path.

Woods Ferry Tract from White Springs:
Travel southwest on CR 136, turn right on CR 136A; travel 3 miles to 57th Drive and turn right. Access to the Jerry Branch tract from White Springs: Travel west on CR 25A, cross I-75, immediately turn left on SE 134th Avenue; travel .25 miles south and the first entrance is on the right; continue south and there are two entrances on the right.

Allowable Activities
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • Canoe LaunchCanoe Launch
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHiking
  • Horseback RidingHorseback Riding
  • ParkingParking
  • Scenic ViewingScenic Viewing
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • WOODS FERRY - 4.79 acres
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PEACOCK SLOUGH

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Recreation
On Peacock Slough Tract visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Peacock Slough tract from Live Oak:
Travel south on SR 51 to Luraville, turn left on 180th Street; travel approximately 100 yards, turn right on 203rd Road; travel south .5 miles; parking area is on the left.

Allowable Activities
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • HikingHiking
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • PEACOCK SLOUGH - 10.44 acres
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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
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBikingFeatured
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • HuntingHunting
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • ELLAVILLE - 0.96 acres
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GOOSE PASTURE

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

The Goose Pasture tract is a part of the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area. For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

850-265-3676
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website
Aucilla Bird List (PDF)

Note: Hunting is only allowed in permitted areas.


Camping Area
The primitive camping area is open on a first-come, first-served basis by self-issued special use authorization, which is available at the kiosk. Campers are limited to a 10-day stay. Camping is not allowed during general gun season. The group camping area can be reserved for groups of six or more by contacting the District at:

386-362-1001
800-226-1066 (FL only)
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Access
Goose Pasture tract from Perry:
Travel 22 miles west on US 98 to Powell Hammock Road, turn right; travel north 4 miles, turn left on Goose Pasture Road; travel west 2.75 miles and the tract is on both sides of the road. Continue traveling west 1 mile and the road ends at Goose Pasture Campground.

Allowable Activities
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Boat RampBoat Ramp
  • Camping AreaCamping Area
  • Canoe LaunchCanoe Launch
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian Trailhead
  • FishingFishing
  • Group Camping AreaGroup Camping Area
  • HikingHiking
  • HuntingHunting
  • Scenic ViewingScenic Viewing
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife ViewingFeatured
Size
  • GOOSE PASTURE - 29.06 acres
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DOWLING PARK RIVER CAMP

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Recreation
The Dowling Park River Camp is the third river camp between White Springs and Branford and provides 5 screened shelters, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent-camping area. For more information on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, call or visit:

800-868-9914
Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

Access

Dowling River Camp is accessible only from the river. No vehicles are allowed. Outfitters can work with visitors to deliver gear, coolers and food to the river camps. Ask your outfitter for specific services.

Allowable Activities
  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • Camping AreaCamping Area
  • Picnic AreaPicnic Area
  • Scenic ViewingScenic Viewing
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • DOWLING PARK RIVER CAMP - 47.16 acres
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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
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBikingFeatured
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • HuntingHuntingFeatured
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • ELLAVILLE - 4,168.17 acres
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ADAMS

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Recreation
On the Adams Tract visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. The Adams Tract is part of the Troy Springs Wildlife Management Area and offers small game and turkey hunting.

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

Access
Adams tract from Mayo:
Travel east from Mayo on US 27 to CR 41o, turn left and at the 90° left turn on NE CR 410; continue straight on the dirt road 100 yards to the entrance.

Allowable Activities
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHiking
  • HuntingHuntingFeatured
  • Scenic ViewingScenic Viewing
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • ADAMS - 7.90 acres
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