Pelican Island Wilderness
Pelican Island Wilderness is a 5-acre wilderness area in Indian River County, Florida. It rises from about -2 to 0 ft. The nearest town is Windsor, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
Pelican Island Wilderness map
Pelican Island 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
- No, camping is not allowed in Pelican Island Wilderness.
- Windsor, FL is the nearest town, 1.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Pelican Island Wilderness is about 0 ft, and its lowest about -2 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Pelican Island Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 5 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Refuge Biologist, 772-581-5557 |
Getting to Pelican Island Wilderness
- Windsor, FL is the nearest town, 1.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Pelican Island Wilderness
- National wildlife refugePelican Island Wilderness lies inside Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.
- National wildlife refugeArchie Carr National Wildlife Refuge is 1 mile away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkSebastian Inlet State Park is 2.4 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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