Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area

Our hunting program offers many excellent opportunities for hunting small and large game and migratory birds. Through an agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the refuge cooperatively manages hunting and fishing as part of the state’s wildlife management area...

Through an agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the refuge cooperatively manages fishing and hunting as part of the state’s wildlife management area program. Fishing, hunting and other regulations for the program’s Arbuckle and Hatchineha Units can be found by...

Refuge trails, boardwalks, and kiosks provide family-friendly wildlife viewing areas. The refuge has few hills, so all trails have very little elevation-gain, offering easy walks without losing any of the nature-experience opportunities. For specific rules and regulations of these ...

Perhaps the fastest growing activity on national wildlife refuges is wildlife photography. You don’t need to purchase expensive equipment or have any experience to get started. A small camera or basic cell phone will do just fine for most visitors.  Photographing requires spending time out...

Refuge trails, boardwalks, and kiosks provide family-friendly wildlife viewing areas. The refuge has few hills, so all trails have very little elevation-gain, offering easy walks without losing any of the nature-experience opportunities.  Combined, the current Refuge units (Arbuckle,...

Refuge trails, boardwalks, and kiosks provide family-friendly wildlife viewing areas. The refuge has few hills, so all trails have very little elevation-gain, offering easy walks without losing any of the nature-experience opportunities.  For specific rules and regulations of these...

Biking can be an excellent recreational activity, exposing visitors to the beauty of nature and the unique setting of the refuge. For specific rules and regulations of these opportunities, please reference:

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The experience of horseback riding on the refuge, can instill an appreciation for future stewards of the environment. Horseback riding can be an excellent recreational activity, exposing visitors to the beauty of nature and the unique setting of the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge...

Camping is limited to primitive overnight cooking and sleeping accommodations at designated sites during quota hunts, and requires a permit issued through the refuge office. ​For specific rules and regulations of these opportunities, please reference:

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Dog walking is allowed at Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge ​at certain times of the year. However, for the safety of wildlife, your dogs, and other visitors, all pets must be detained by leash.  ​For specific rules and regulations of these opportunities, please ...