Big Gum Swamp Wilderness
Big Gum Swamp Wilderness is a 13,835-acre wilderness area in Baker County, Florida. It rises from about 128 to 139 ft. The nearest town is Watertown, 10.9 miles away in a straight line.
Big Gum Swamp Wilderness map
Big Gum Swamp Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Watertown, FL is the nearest town, 10.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Big Gum Swamp Wilderness is about 139 ft, and its lowest about 128 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Big Gum Swamp Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 13,835 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Osceola Ranger District, 386-752-2577 |
Getting to Big Gum Swamp Wilderness
- Watertown, FL is the nearest town, 10.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Big Gum Swamp Wilderness
- National forestBig Gum Swamp Wilderness lies inside National Forests in Florida.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Florida
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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