Closures and Updates

September 13, 2019

The District has returned the recreation sites at Pitt/Sylvan springs and Williford Spring to normal operating hours (8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week).

The boardwalk and walking paths from Pitt to Sylvan are now repaired and open. The walking trails from Sylvan to Williford are still closed but the clearing is underway now.

Walsingham Campsite is repaired and ready for campers. Reservations can be made by visiting the Camping Reservation System. (Note: Use Google Chrome to make reservations.)

May 7, 2019

Walsingham Park is now open. Nearby Seashell, Longleaf, and Devil's Hole recreation sites remain closed.

April 24, 2019

Perdido River WMA

The Frank Reeder Loop Road and Sand Landing Recreational Area north of Highway 90 are temporarily closed for road repairs.

March 25, 2019

Hurricane Michael severely impacted several NWFWMD Water Management Areas (WMAs) and their associated recreation areas.

Access to non-improved areas in the hurricane-impacted Econfina Creek, Chipola River and Apalachicola River WMAs (including the Fitzhugh Carter Area, Beaverdam Creek Wildlife Management Area and the NWFWMD portions of the Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area and the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area) is currently allowed for hunting, hiking, fishing, birdwatching, and nature appreciation, in accordance with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Management Area rules for these areas (available at http://myfwc.com/hunting/wma-brochures). Vehicle access may be limited in many areas by closed gates. All roads behind closed gates are designated as closed to motor vehicle traffic. Day-use sites remain closed in these areas. The current status of designated (reservation permit required) campsites within the Econfina Creek WMA, Chipola River WMA and Apalachicola WMA can be found in the campsite list below. Disbursed (backcountry) camping is allowed in the NWFWMD-owned portions of the Apalachicola WMA and the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area, except in areas posted as “No Camping,” and is not allowed in the Chipola River and Econfina Creek WMAs.

All other District lands and recreation sites are open for normal operations.