All SFWMD-Managed Lands Now Open

Effective Immediately: All SFWMD-managed lands in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Highlands, Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach counties are now open. All other SFWMD-managed lands remain open for public access. 

Some SFWMD-managed lands have campgrounds and interior vehicle access roads that are temporarily closed. Please check what is open/closed before you arrive. Email specialuselicense@sfwmd.gov with any questions. 

SFWMD-Managed Lands Will Temporarily Close Today at 5:00 p.m. in Preparation of Tropical Storm Nicole

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will temporarily close SFWMD-Managed Lands in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Highlands, Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach counties today, Tuesday, November 8 at 5:00pm in preparation of Tropical Storm Nicole. 

The SFWMD-Managed Lands are expected to re-open as conditions warrant after the storm passes Central and Southern Florida.

Recreation Notice: SFWMD-Managed Lands Re-Opening in Lee and Collier Counties

SFWMD-managed lands in Lee and Collier counties will open today, Wednesday, October 26 at 5:00 p.m. All other SFWMD-managed lands are open for public access.  

Some lands may have campgrounds and interior vehicle access roads that are temporarily closed. Please check what is open/closed before you arrive. Email specialuselicense@sfwmd.gov with questions.

Recreation Notice: SFWMD-Managed Lands Re-Opening in Several Counties Today

The South Florida Water Management District will re-open public access to SFWMD-Managed Lands in Hendry, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties today, Monday, October 3 at 5:00 p.m. Public access was temporarily closed due to Hurricane Ian. All other SFWMD-Managed Lands remain closed until further notice.

Flint Pen Strand of Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed to Re-Open

Public access to the Flint Pen Strand Unit of the Corkscrew Regional Watershed Ecosystem (CREW) in Lee and Collier Counties will re-open today, Friday, April 8, at 5 p.m. Public access was temporarily closed due to wildfires.

A temporary burn ban remains in place on SFWMD lands in Lee, Collier and Hendry Counties due to dry conditions.

For more information on recreation closures and to find SFWMD-managed public lands near you, visit SFWMD.gov/Recreation.

SFWMD Issues Temporary Burn Ban on District Lands in Lee, Collier and Hendry Counties

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) issued a temporary burn ban on SFWMD lands in Lee, Collier and Hendry Counties due to dry conditions and the imminent danger of wildfires in the region.

The temporary burn ban includes the building and maintaining of fires for recreational purposes in fireplaces and fire rings on SFWMD lands.

Public Access to Certain Areas of the Arthur R. Marshal Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is Restricted While Renovations Take Place

Public access to the Arthur R. Marshal Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge from Lee Road in Boynton Beach is temporarily restricted in certain areas.

  • The Lee Road boat ramps and canoe trail is closed through June 24 and June 28-June 30. 
  • The fishing pier and levee road will be closed from June 28-30. 

The parking lot will remain open and surrounding features such as the kayak rental facility are not be affected.

Pedestrian Bridge over S-191 Structure at Nubbin Slough in Okeechobee County Periodically Closed to Public Access Due to Construction Work

 

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - The pedestrian bridge over the S-191 water control structure at Nubbin Slough on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee will be periodically closed to public access over the next few months to ensure public safety during ongoing construction work.