St. Marks Wilderness
St. Marks Wilderness is a 17,350-acre wilderness area in Wakulla County, Florida. It rises from about -4 to 12 ft. The nearest town is St. Marks, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
St. Marks Wilderness map
St. Marks 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
- St. Marks, FL is the nearest town, 0.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in St. Marks Wilderness is about 12 ft, and its lowest about -4 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages St. Marks Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 17,350 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, 850-925-6121 |
Getting to St. Marks Wilderness
- St. Marks, FL is the nearest town, 0.9 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 St. Marks Wilderness
- Port Leon Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to St. Marks Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeSt. Marks Wilderness lies inside St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
- State parkSt. Marks Wilderness borders San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park.
- State parkOchlockonee River State Park is 0.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkEconfina River State Park is 1.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- National forestNational Forests in Florida is 2.3 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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (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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