J.N. "Ding" Darling Wilderness
J.N. "Ding" Darling Wilderness is a 2,619-acre wilderness area in Lee County, Florida. It rises from about -4 to 4 ft.
J.N. "Ding" Darling Wilderness map
J.N. "Ding" Darling 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
- Sanibel, FL is the nearest town, and its Census point is inside the boundary.
- The highest ground in J.N. "Ding" Darling Wilderness is about 4 ft, and its lowest about -4 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages J.N. "Ding" Darling Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 2,619 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | US Fish and Wildlife Service, 239-472-1100 |
Getting to J.N. "Ding" Darling Wilderness
- Sanibel, FL is the nearest town, and its Census point is inside the boundary. (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in J.N. "Ding" Darling Wilderness
- Hardworking Bayou lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to J.N. "Ding" Darling Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeJ.N. "Ding" Darling Wilderness lies inside J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
- National wildlife refugePine Island National Wildlife Refuge is 1.5 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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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