
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
Hours
8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year
Fees
No fee Required
Location
Waccasassa River Boat Ramp 29.214050, -82.763564
Gulf Hammock FL 34449
Contact Info
Welcome to Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
Accessible only by boat, this preserve is a favorite of anglers, boasting both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
Bordering Florida's Gulf Coast between Cedar Key and Yankeetown, extensive salt marshes and tidal creeks create habitats for saltwater fish, crabs and shellfish.
The park's uplands protect a remnant of the Gulf Hammock that once spanned thousands of acres between the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers. Endangered and threatened species-including West Indian manatees, bald eagles, American alligators and Florida black bears-live or feed within the preserve. Although there aren't any marked foot trails, nature enthusiasts can enjoy wildlife viewing from a canoe. There are several primitive campsites on the Preserve, accessible only by private boat and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.