Located in eastern Hendry County, Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6 (STA-5/6) has become a premier bird watching area in Florida through a long-standing partnership with the Hendry-Glades Audubon Society. More than 200 bird species have been spotted on the seasonal, guided tours offered by the local Audubon chapter. The site is also a waterfowl hunting area.

Hiking, bicycling and bird watching are among the activities visitors can enjoy from the public use area. In addition, a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail runs along the L-3 Levee on the west side of the STA.

The recreation area is open from sunrise to sunset on Fridays through Mondays for regularly permitted activities. On designated weekends, the area is closed to the general public for waterfowl and alligator hunts. The section of the Florida National Scenic Trail is open all day year-round.

Hunting is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Visit myfwc.com for hunting dates, regulations and detailed license information.

For more information, please call the District Recreation Hotline at 866-433-6312 or email recreation@sfwmd.gov.

Contact the Hendry-Glades Audubon Society chapter for details about guided bird-watching tours at sta5birding@embarqmail.com or visit www.hendrygladesaudubon.org.

Directions

• STA-5/6: Take CR 835 from the north or south to Deer Fence Canal Road, cross the bridge at STA-5/6, and continue on the unpaved road to the parking area east of the tower.