Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness is an 8,075-acre wilderness area in Liberty County, Florida. It rises from about 15 to 49 ft. The nearest town is Sumatra, 4.7 miles away in a straight line.
Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness map
Mud Swamp/New River 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
- Sumatra, FL is the nearest town, 4.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness is about 49 ft, and its lowest about 15 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 8,075 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Wakulla Ranger District, 850-926-3561 |
Getting to Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
- Sumatra, FL is the nearest town, 4.7 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 Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
- Boatwright Lakes lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
- National forestMud Swamp/New River 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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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