GREENWAYS & NATURAL LANDS

Wilderness Areas

Where are the Wilderness Areas?

Seven wilderness areas and one preserve are open to the public. Directions, maps, descriptions and photos are available of each: Black Bear, Black Hammock, Geneva, Chuluota, Lake Proctor, Econ River, Lake Jesup, and Spring Hammock Preserve. For more information about them, please call (407) 349-0959.

What activities are allowed on the Wilderness Areas?

Passive recreation is allowed on all Natural Lands open to the public. Other access may be allowed with a permit *.

• Hiking
• Biking
• Birding
• Fishing
• Photography
• Horse-back riding
• Special events at the Ed Yarborough Nature Center *
• Camping at Geneva Wilderness Area on weekends by permit. *

Read the Rules of Use and the Natural Lands Ordinance for more information.

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SELECT AN WILDERNESS AREA TO VIEW MORE INFORMATION

Wilderness Areas Open to the Public:

• Black Hammock Wilderness Area
• Black Bear Wilderness Area
• Chuluota Wilderness Area
• Econ River Wilderness Area
• Geneva Wilderness Area
• Lake Proctor Wilderness Area
• Lake Jesup Wilderness Area
• Spring Hammock Preserve

Want more detail? Use this PDF map in order to see a more detailed version of the County Wilderness Areas Map. (PDF) [347KB]