Citrus Wildlife Management Area

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: Citrus County, FL, USA

Phone: +13867580525

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Bryan Patrick

Jun 6, 2022

Beautiful place with hiking trails, horse trails, and 2wd capable through out. FREE

Raul Bozo

Dec 3, 2021

Always fun at Citrus. Be careful with the washouts area on Trail 9, park ranger issued a ticket because trucks are not technically allowed to go up and down the washouts, only the trail is allowed. Ticket was $50 and only issued to the 1 truck he said up on the hill. Surprising since everyone always goes to do that…

Vic Hanson

Feb 16, 2020

Great hiking trails! The Florida National Scenic Trail goes through here as well as a few connecting loop trails that cross over and around it. There are 3 backpacking campsites also if you want to make a multi night trip out of it. The Withlacoochi biking trail also goes through Inverness on the north side of the forest.

John D Hazlett

Oct 5, 2019

Awesome nature preserve. We saw lots of deer, and other wildlife. Some trails can be really deep mud, or soft sand. Substantial 4 wheel drive and clearance is recommended ded.

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.

Questions & Answers

Are there restrooms and showers on the premises?

pNathan Brewer | Aug 24, 2018
Transient Taciturnity | Aug 24, 2018

I have yet to see showers there, but restrooms I have seen at the campgrounds. Holdermine being the most popular one and open year round.

Read More

Do I need to pay or reserve for backpacking and primitive camping?

Pedro Monserrate | Aug 23, 2020
Jay Kinney | Aug 23, 2020

Backpacking no, primitive campsite yes.

Read More

What are the named roads for disabled persons to Drive

Olivia Della Wright | Aug 24, 2018
Devin Wright | Aug 24, 2018

Trail 10 is paved until the camp ground.

Read More

Are dogs allowed? Any swimming for people?

Audre Gagne | Nov 26, 2021
Dave Compton | Nov 26, 2021

Dogs are allowed on a leash. Not sure about any place to swim.

Read More

Who to call about injured crane

Mary Lou Lundin | Aug 23, 2021
Steven Keyes | Aug 23, 2021

Try the park ranger

C

Anonymous | Aug 23, 2022
Anonymous | Aug 23, 2022

i

Is there anything in these woods to forage? If so, is it allowed?

Adam | Aug 23, 2020
Nan Bao | Aug 23, 2020

There are blueberries out there this time of year. I picked a pint last week & a half gallon a couple weeks ago. They're drying up though & you have to find a good spot. This year it's the northwest. Technically, it is not legal to harvest them but no one will ever bother you.

Read More

Are the caves easy to find? Is there a map that shows how to get to them?

Carolyn Inman | Aug 24, 2019
Nicole Cano | Aug 24, 2019

The caves are not easy to find. I did not find a paper map there for the public.

4wheel off road vehicles are permited?

Ricardo Manjarres | Aug 24, 2019
Jonathan Cabral | Aug 24, 2019

If park talking about.. Parking area then boat to park or simply walk in park believe shuttle to. But there plenty hidden trails and roads to 4x4 around area.. Try back dame caves made jeeps and high trucks

Read More

Are atv fourwheler aloud? Do they charge entrance fee?

Ricardo Manjarres | Aug 24, 2019
Nan Bao | Aug 23, 2020

No! ATVs are not allowed on Citrus. Only at Croom WMA.

Read More

Just to have a nice drive do you need to pay to get in

Antonio Reyes | Aug 24, 2019
Michael Pace | Aug 24, 2019

If you buy a management stamp you dont pay the daily fee

Read More

Is there camping? How do you reserve a camp site or pay?

Angel Roach | Aug 24, 2019
Hard Life | Aug 24, 2019

It's free, you need to create an account on the swfwmd website and reserve the days. It's 7 days 6 nights with a day in between reservations. If it fails it will tell you why. Closure dates listed at the bottom of the page for every site and yo can request a book of all the sites from the same website. Hope this helps

Motorcycles aloud on the jeep trails?

Cory Griffin | Aug 24, 2019
Mason Thornburg | Aug 24, 2019

If your vehicle is tagged and registered you can drive on any numbered road. There is no Jeep trails. There is horse trails.

Is small game hunting available

Rickey Cox | Aug 24, 2019
Chuck Hale | Aug 24, 2019

Yes go-to myfwc.com and follow the site for dates and regs.

Read More

Are there any trails that would be good for off road biking (bicycles, not motorized dirt bikes)?

S Moss | Aug 24, 2019
Andrea Bartlett | Aug 24, 2019

I am not sure if they allow dirt bikes or four wheelers, ATV s. I do know they used to allow them a long time ago. I know there are jeep clubs that love the trails. They have a lot of horse trails as well, where motorized vehicles are not allowed. I would recommend checking their website or giving them a call. But I want to say probably not. But the woods are huge and if you own a truck it would be worth driving there to check it out in person first and ride aroynd.

Read More

Is the Oreion Reeper allowed on the Jeep trails? It is a street legal licensed vehicle.

Lance Tyler | Aug 24, 2019
Stephen Holt | Aug 24, 2019

There are a variety of trails for different types of vehicle's. We travel the jeep trails, some are pretty deep.

Read More

Can you walk dogs off leash

ela galina | Aug 24, 2019
Jacqueline Crider | Aug 24, 2019

yes but in designated areas

I have a wma stamp and wondering if I can hog hunt here year round ?

KRIS “SMIFNW3SSON” GEORGE | Aug 24, 2018
Bryon Covell | Aug 24, 2018

No. Year round hog hunting is only allowed on private property.

Read More

New to the area. Where's the best section in Citrus to hunt deer? Are lotteries used to designate deer permits for the area? Many hogs in Citrus?

Lawrence Burns | Aug 24, 2018
Elaine Arnold | Aug 24, 2019

You cannot hunt at Tillis Hill

Read More

Will 2 wheel drive vehicle's be able to drive on the numbered trails, I've read they are sandy but would love to visit just not get stuck.

Josh Johnson | Aug 24, 2018
LDRHUNT Hunt1 | Aug 24, 2018

You can get around in 2wd but be careful where you pull off. 13 and 10 are probably the best maintained but Lots of sugar sand. Note that There are hunters in the woods as small game season is on for about the next two months

Read More

Is there primitive camping off of The Florida trail?

Kerry | Aug 24, 2018
Patricia B. | Aug 24, 2018

Yep, there sure is primitive camping in certain areas. Also, for fellow horse lovers- connected is the Tillis Hill area, for trail riding and on site stalls to camp out together if you want to! Horses must have current Coggins health certificate. Enjoy! 🐴🐎💜

Read More

Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.

Thanks! Your question is awaiting moderation.

Related Places