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Cedar Key Scrub WMA

Managed in cooperation with
Department of Environmental Protection

Cedar Key Scrub WMA consists of almost 5,000 acres of tidal marsh, cypress swamp, scrub oak, and flatwoods north of Cedar Key in Levy County. The wetlands provide habitat for roseate spoonbills, wood storks and amphibians such as striped newts, and one-toed amphibians. Drier areas support Florida mice, gopher frogs, indigo snakes, Florida scrub-jay and white-tailed deer. Recreational activities include hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and picnicking.  Children under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet when horseback riding on public lands.  For more detailed information go to Nicole's Law .  All horseback riders must have proof of current negative Coggins Test results for their horses when on state lands. Camping is prohibited on the area. Recent prescribed burns are helping to restore the fire-dependent scrub ecosystem.

• Visit Florida Department of Environmental Protection's web site for Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve.

• View FWC's Regulations Summary for Cedar Key Scrub for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, and area regulations.