Frequently Asked Questions about Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park

Question: Is camping available?
Answer: One primitive campsite is accessible only by boat and is located on the Waccasassa River. The nearest boat ramp to the site is C.R. 326 in Gulf Hammock. No reservations are accepted for the campsite and its availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Question: Is hiking allowed?
Answer: Since access to the park is by boat only, hiking is very limited. There are no marked trails.

Question: Where is the located of the Preserve?
Answer: The 30,784-acre preserve in Levy County borders Florida’s Gulf Coast between Cedar Key and Yankeetown.

Question: What wildlife is in the Preserve?
Answer: Endangered and threatened wildlife sighted in the preserve include the Florida panther, manatee, bald eagle, and black bear. The area is a breeding ground for deer and turkey. Otters and raccoons are often seen foraging along the shore in the spring.

Question: What birds are in the Preserve?
Answer: Thousands of migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds feed in this rich sanctuary. The bay and marsh attract large numbers of osprey, pelicans, rails, shore and wading birds, and waterfowl.

Question: Are hunting activities allowed in the Preserve?
Answer: No. All plants and animals are protected within the Waccasassa Bay Preserve.