National Wildlife Refuge · Florida

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 3,496 acres (the portion in this state) in Baker County, Florida (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.

Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries

3,496acres (approx.) in FL
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servicemanager
Restricted accessPAD-US access
1county

Area details

Approx. size3,496 acres (Florida portion)
ManagerU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Manager typeFederal
DesignationNational Wildlife Refuge
Public access (PAD-US)Restricted access
PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).”
CountyBaker County
Reference point30.56656, -82.32279
A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
Source records2 PAD-US records combined

Before you hunt here

Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.

This unit also extends into: Georgia. Acreage on this page covers the Florida portion only.

Nearby public land (within 30 miles)

Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.

Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge” in Florida combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.