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OWENS SPRING

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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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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MOUNT GILEAD

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Recreation
On the Mt. Gilead Tract, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, scenic viewing, and wildlife viewing, in addition to fishing and hunting. Many of the river access points provide launches for canoes, kayaks, or small boats.

Mt. Gilead is part of the Middle Aucilla Wildlife Management Area. 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
Mt. Gilead Tract from Monticello:
Travel south on CR 257 to Lamont, cross U.S. 19; travel 9 miles south crossing the Aucilla River, turn left on Rocky Ford Cemetery Road; travel 2 miles and the entrance is on the left.

Allowable Activities

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

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MILL CREEK SOUTH

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The tract is open to the public for access; however, the boundaries may not be marked. All District public use rules apply found in 40B-9 Florida Administrative Code.

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MILL CREEK NORTH TRSF

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Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Recreation
Mill Creek North 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 Mill Creek North tract before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Access
Mill Creek North from Madison:
Travel east on US 90 to SE River Road , turn right; travel south 4 miles and the entrance is on the left. Continue south 2 miles on SE River Road and Mill Creek North is on the left.

Allowable Activities

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

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MATTAIR SPRINGS

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Recreation
Mattair Springs has two marked horse trails. The perimeter trail is marked with white diamonds and the interior trail is marked with yellow diamonds; the blue diamonds are a shortcut back to the parking area.

Visitors may also enjoy biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads and designated trails.

Access
Mattair Springs tract from Live Oak:
Travel north on US 129, turn right on CR 136A; travel east 1 mile to 85th Road; travel north 1 mile, turn right on 75th Drive. The entrance to the Mattair Springs tract is approximately 1 mile on the left.

Size
Mattair Springs – 1,188 acres

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Hiking
Horseback Riding
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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LUKENS

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Recreation
This tract is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors may enjoy fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing, as well as paddling. There is a kayak launch on the tract on the east side of SR 26. For more information, contact the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge at:

352-493-0238
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Cedar Keys Page

Access
Lukens tract from Cedar Key:
Travel north 3.5 miles from Cedar Key on SR 26, turn right on SW 153rd Court, travel north .25 mile and entrance gate to the east side is on the right. Public access to the Lukens tract east side is by special use authorization (SUA). An SUA is free and available by calling (386-362-1001) or emailing the District. Obtaining an SUA may take 3-5 business days.

Lukens access on the west side of SR 26.

Allowable Activities

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Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Fishing
Hiking
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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LAMONT

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Recreation
The Lamont Tract, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding scenic viewing and wildlife viewing, in addition to fishing and hunting. Many of the river access points provide launches for canoes or small boats.

Lamont is part of the Middle Aucilla Wildlife Management Area. 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
Lamont Tract from Monticello:
Travel south on CR 257 to Lamont, cross U.S. 19; travel 3 miles to Lanier Grade, turn left and travel 0.75 miles, turn right on an Herndon Landing Road; travel 0.25 miles to the tract entrance.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Boat Ramp
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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LINVILLE

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Recreation
The Linville Tract has marked equestrian trails that connect with the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. There are no parking facilities to accommodate horse trailers. Visitors may also enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Access
Linville tract:
Travel north on US 129, turn right on 40th Street; travel east .5 mile. The entrance is on the left.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing