Lake Woodruff Wilderness
Lake Woodruff Wilderness is a 1,066-acre wilderness area in Volusia County, Florida. It rises from about -1 to 4 ft. The nearest town is Lake Mack-Forest Hills, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
Lake Woodruff Wilderness map
Lake Woodruff 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.
- Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL is the nearest town, 1.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Lake Woodruff Wilderness is about 4 ft, and its lowest about -1 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Lake Woodruff Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 1,066 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, 386-985-4673 |
Getting to Lake Woodruff Wilderness
- Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL is the nearest town, 1.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Lake Woodruff Wilderness
- St. Francis Trailhead (0.45 mi outside the boundary, 8 ft), at 29.0129, -81.3922
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Campgrounds in and around Lake Woodruff Wilderness
River Forest Group Campground (0.5 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Public lands next to Lake Woodruff Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeLake Woodruff Wilderness lies inside Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge.
- Wilderness areaLake Woodruff Wilderness borders Alexander Springs Wilderness.
- National forestLake Woodruff Wilderness borders National Forests in Florida.
- State parkLower Wekiva River Preserve State Park is 0.6 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)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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