Bradwell Bay Wilderness
Bradwell Bay Wilderness is a 24,222-acre wilderness area in Wakulla County, Florida. It rises from about 28 to 87 ft. The nearest town is Sopchoppy, 5.4 miles away in a straight line.
Bradwell Bay Wilderness map
Bradwell Bay 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
- Sopchoppy, FL is the nearest town, 5.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Bradwell Bay Wilderness is about 87 ft, and its lowest about 28 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Bradwell Bay Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 24,222 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Wakulla Ranger District, 850-926-3561 |
Getting to Bradwell Bay Wilderness
- Sopchoppy, FL is the nearest town, 5.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Bradwell Bay Wilderness
- National forestBradwell Bay 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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