Chassahowitzka Wilderness
Chassahowitzka Wilderness is a 23,578-acre wilderness area in Citrus County, Florida. It rises from about -2 to 5 ft. The nearest town is Homosassa, 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
Chassahowitzka Wilderness map
Chassahowitzka 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
- Campfires are prohibited.
- Homosassa, FL is the nearest town, 2.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Chassahowitzka Wilderness is about 5 ft, and its lowest about -2 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Chassahowitzka Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 23,578 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | USFWS-Chassahowitzka NWR |
Getting to Chassahowitzka Wilderness
- Homosassa, FL is the nearest town, 2.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Chassahowitzka Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeChassahowitzka Wilderness lies inside Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.
- State parkChassahowitzka Wilderness borders Crystal River Preserve State Park.
- National wildlife refugeCrystal River National Wildlife Refuge is 0.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkYulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park is 2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
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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