Island Bay Wilderness
Island Bay Wilderness is a 20-acre wilderness area in Charlotte County, Florida. It rises from about -2 to 10 ft. The nearest town is Bokeelia, 6.7 miles away in a straight line.
Island Bay Wilderness map
Island 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
- Bokeelia, FL is the nearest town, 6.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Island Bay Wilderness is about 10 ft, and its lowest about -2 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Cash Mound, about 10 ft.
Who manages Island Bay Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 20 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | US Fish and Wildlife Service, 239-472-1100 |
Getting to Island Bay Wilderness
- Bokeelia, FL is the nearest town, 6.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Island Bay Wilderness
- Cash Mound summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Island Bay Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeIsland Bay National Wildlife Refuge lies inside Island Bay Wilderness.
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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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