Visitor Information (updated yearly)

Fees

A Daily-Use Permit is not currently to enter this area. Hunters must possess a hunting license, Wildlife Management Area Permit and quota hunt permit.

Facilities

Check station (operated seasonally)

Map of Spirit of the Wild WMA - pdf file

Public Access

The area is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Vehicles may be operated on named or numbered roads year-round. Swamp buggies and all-terrain vehicles may be operated during the archery, muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons by individuals possessing a valid quota hunt permit. Portions of the area are leased for cattle grazing; gates and fences accommodate the needs of the contractor. When access requires it, visitors may enter and exit through gates, but gates should be left as found.  Vehicle use regulations.

Location

Located in Hendry County, about 12 miles south of LaBelle; 15 miles north of Immokalee. From La Belle, travel 11 miles south on S.R. 29 to C.R. 832. Turn left (east) and go 1 mile to entrance on left. From Immokalee, go north on S.R. 29 for 14 miles to C.R. 832. Turn right (east) and go 1 mile to entrance on left.

View a location map - pdf file

Nearby

Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area (23 miles southeast), Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest (6 miles east)

Nearest Cities/Towns

La Belle (12 miles north), Immokalee (15 miles south)