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Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb

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Fees

A Daily-Use Permit is required to enter this area, unless you have purchased a Wildlife Management Area Permit. To hunt or fish you must also possess the appropriate license and permit.

Facilities

Three boat ramps and 5 picnic shelters are located along Webb Lake; 3 other picnic shelters, a campground and shooting range are also located on recreation area; stables, clubhouse, barn, and restroom facilities on field trial area. The Babcock-Webb Recreation Guide is a useful resource when visiting this area.

Map of Babcock-Webb WMA - pdf file

Map of Yucca Pens Unit of Babcock-Webb WMA - pdf file

Public Access

During hunting seasons, vehicles are allowed throughout the area in accordance with the vehicle use regulations. At other time vehicles may only be operated within the recreation area of Babcock-Webb (see map - pdf file) and on named and numbered roads on the Yucca Pens Unit. Non-vehicular recreation activities are available throughout the property.

Location

Charlotte County near Punta Gorda and Ft. Myers. From I-75, take exit 158 east 1/4 mile to the entrance; Yucca Pens Unit : From I-75, take exit 158 west to US 41 south 7 mile to Zemel Road, turn west 2.5 miles to the entrance.

View a location map - pdf file

Nearby

Additional wildlife viewing sites in the vicinity.

Nearest Cities/Towns

Punta Gorda (5 miles west), Ft. Myers (20 miles south), Port Charlotte (15 miles northwest), and Cape Coral (30 miles south).

 

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