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TAYLOR COUNTY FORESTS
AUCILLA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
Within the 47,532 acre Aucilla Wildlife Management Area that spans both Jefferson and Taylor Counties perhaps the most distinctive characteristic is the Aucilla River itself. Explore its hardwood hammock islands and cypress lined riverbank while dodging sinkholes and caves created as the river rises and falls, hiding underground then resurfacing for its final trip to the Gulf at Nutall Rise.
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BIG BEND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
There are five areas that comprise the 71,775 acres (a 200-mile stretch) of the Big Bend National Wildlife Refuge. Four of these areas are in Taylor County - Hickory Mound Unit, Snipe Island Unit, Spring Creek Unit and Tide Swamp Unit. Each unit differs in recreational opportunity and natural communities.
Click on these links for maps of each individual unit:
The 105-mile Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail offers side trips to springs, historical sites, wildlife santuaries and quaint coastal villages.
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LOWER ECONFINA RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
This WMA consists of 3,004 acres that can be accessed off of Cabbage Grove Road or US Hwy 98 in Taylor County. Canoe launches and a boat ramp provide access to the Econfina River.
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STEINHATCHEE FALLS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
The Steinhatchee Falls Tract is located in southeastern Taylor county and consists of floodplain swamp, bottomland forest, pine plantation and mixed hardwood forest. Consisting of 1,766 acres, wildlife and recreational uses are abundant. Access from Perry by traveling south on US 19 to SR 51, turn right and the tract is on the left.
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ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Established in 1931 to provide winter habitat for migratory birds this refuge encompasses 68,000 acres in Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor Counties. It includes the coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven rivers and is home to the second oldest lighthouse in Florida (built in 1832 and still in use today.)
The Aucilla River Unit of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is located along the banks of the Aucilla River off Hwy 98, approximately 15 miles east of the town of Newport. A user fee for the boat ramp is collected at the Aucilla River Unit.
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