Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area

Category: Nature preserve in Brooksville, Florida

Address: 13243 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34614, USA

Phone: +18636483200

Reviews

Robert Banach

Aug 20, 2022

What a great wildlife preserve, when you enter you'll find picnic tables, restrooms and info about hunting and diving at the Springs... Lots of trails, more picnic areas, but you have to be ture the trails to find them... Park is very clean... Careful, lots of horseflies in some spots where there is standing water...

Harry Hood

Feb 13, 2022

Nice place to walk around. See various habitats from sand scrub to full blown swamp. Bring insect repellent if it's warm out. Entrance fee is 5 dollars for a car, but exempt if 65 or over. Self service pay station.

Stephan Roman

Jun 1, 2021

Weeki Wachee is my absolute favorite River in Florida. Every time I go there I see manatees! This is a great place to take your family, the water is crystal clear and 72 degrees year-round

Nina Estep

Nov 30, 2017

A very beautiful and peaceful place to get away for a while. The pictures don't show how beautiful it really is. There's 3 very old little bridges that you cross over, lots of different dirt trails that are named so you won't lose your way. At the end is the famous Eagles Nest, the sink that divers come from everywhere to dive in. The Ranger at the front entrance was very nice and helpful.

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Questions & Answers

Was here Sunday had a great time very calm and peaceful not too many people

Daniele christine Junggust | Aug 31, 2018
DeeShannon Combee Greaux | Aug 31, 2019

I have only seen ît busy on certain holidays or special occasions. Usually no matter what is taking place, you can find a room to join in and have a great time. Usually everyone includes you in the happenings, or you can choose to stay to yourself. It's a very neat area to go-to, if you enjoy a laid back social place. Everyone usually pitches in to keep the area clean. Usually you clean your things up, and if you see trash or something someone else has left you throw it all away. If your open minded, and like having a good time you'll enjoy your visit!

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Is camping aloud?

Clifford Clements | Aug 26, 2022
Brandy Budow | Aug 27, 2022

No

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Are there nice hiking trails? And how long?

Elina Williston | Aug 30, 2021
mark stanley | Aug 30, 2021

The best trails are by boat, but afford hiking during hunting season!

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Are dogs allowed?

steve walls | Aug 30, 2020
Mark Thompson | Aug 30, 2020

Yes dogs are allowed there

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Where. Is the diive cave?

Sallyann Keller | Aug 30, 2020
Jerry Joseph | Aug 30, 2020

Enter reserve from Commercial Way (19) and follow the Distillery signs to Rattlesnake Camp Rd take that to Three Bridge Road follow that (north) until you see the sign for scuba, you walk the trail back a quarter mile to the spring cave entrance. You need a permit to dive. 28.633527,-82.590525

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Is there Bigfoot?

Nick Livingston | Aug 31, 2019
Stephan Roman | Aug 31, 2019

No Bigfoot. But there has been spottings of the Florida Skunk Ape and the Chupacabra!!

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Are 4x4 trails available?

Mjh Hmj | Aug 31, 2019
Michael Sprofero | Aug 31, 2019

The main trail is a gravel road and yes there are side trails to go down.

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Is there anywhere to fish from land on the southern half of WMA? The map looks like there might be some small lakes? Or is shoreline fishing only available at the northern end near the boat ramp / river? I see some reviews about good fishing, just wonderi

Mary Bergen | Feb 1, 2022
Mah Thank | Feb 1, 2022

Yes it's fishing out there I don't know why people say you can't finish there's no reason why you can't fish sweetheart go ahead and do all you want

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What documentation do you need to hunt in this area

Tim Wagner | Nov 3, 2021
Stephen Reilly | Nov 3, 2021

Wma permit and deer or turkey permit and of course your hunting license

Noticed a clearing project parallel to US 19 at the historic town site of Centralia in the CWMA; is that for a construction project, i.e., a road widening or a parking lot with a future interpretive center?

Kenneth Sutherland | Aug 30, 2021
Scott Boggess | Aug 30, 2021

They haven't yet disturbed the town but they did cut a trail to it. Hoping they leave it

Why are they clearing land in the area?

Lisa Makar | Aug 30, 2021
Richard Jaramillo | Aug 30, 2021

They are widening hwy 19 to 3 lanes each way

Can I bike here?

LostNightmare99 YT | Aug 30, 2021
Penny VanZant | Aug 30, 2021

Yes

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How are the trails today after all the rain Mon night?

Barbara Molina | Aug 30, 2021
Penny VanZant | Aug 30, 2021

Muddy

Is there Kayaking ?

Miguel Salas | Aug 30, 2021
robert farrell | Aug 30, 2021

Yes... But I don't think inside the WMA itself I think there's another access point to chassahowitzka up Cortez boulevard?? Or maybe north of the entrance itself..

Can you drive the trails on the chazz

James Mariamoff | Aug 30, 2020
J French | Aug 30, 2020

What up

Can u use a gun on off season to hunt rabbits. Like anything besides a air rifle

Dillion Reed | Aug 30, 2020
Bruce Cook | Aug 30, 2020

Only on the small game area on the east side of us19

Can you drive back on the dirt roads? I'm not sure if its only for walking.

Ray Hammett | Aug 30, 2020
Amber Camp | Aug 30, 2020

Yes drive and walk

Are there driving trails for off road vehicles?

James Law | Aug 30, 2020
John Howard | Aug 30, 2020

No

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Can you bring your dog

Lorrie Mashburm | Aug 30, 2020
Johnny Bajana | Aug 30, 2020

Yes, as long as it's on a leash because they are kids running around and in the background you hear guns gping off and it might startle anyone or pets.

Can I bring my own kayak to use

Barbara Ciccia | Aug 30, 2020
Ernie Rodriguez | Aug 30, 2020

Yes great landing area

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Where is the best place to go fishing there

Art Hart | Aug 30, 2020
Derek Wilson | Aug 30, 2020

Any Where in chasss is a good place . always been a great place to fish

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Are there any areas of the preserve known to have quicksand?

A Google User | Aug 31, 2019
Ron White | Aug 31, 2019

Not at all

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where did name come from?

Susan Julia | Aug 31, 2019
Jim Furr | Aug 31, 2019

Best answer i have, would be from the Indian tribe that lived in the areas... No real other information I can find

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I want to kayak down those beautiful passageways, but am I able to rent a kayak and is there navitgational information available so I can find those spots I see in all the photos? I have a short time frame and want to make most of it

Kyle Polvere | Aug 31, 2019
Nicole Halt | Aug 31, 2019

Yes you can rent a kayak and they'll give you a map. It's about 45 min paddle from the dock to "the crack"

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Seniors pay to enter?

Lynn Thomas | Aug 31, 2019
Rob Graff | Aug 31, 2019

Yes.

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Are dogs allowed?

anthony bradford | Aug 31, 2019
andrew makoid | Aug 31, 2019

Dogs are allowed on property for purposes other than hunting but must be under physical restraint at all times. I wouldn't take my dog for recreational purposes during hunting season. Hunting dogs are allowed during different seasons but must be leashed when tracking.

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Can I go shooting here and if so how much does it cost?

Samuel T | Aug 31, 2019
Jim Furr | Aug 31, 2019

Entry is $ 3:00 person or $6.00 per vehicle.. it is the woods! With other hunters, but with the proper hunting license, it is legal

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Can you use any camping ground for RV's?

Gary Haralson | Aug 31, 2019
Pete P. | Aug 31, 2019

There is no camping of any kind here

Where is the water? We drove on a dirt, rock road for over 45 mins and nothing

Danielle Thomas | Aug 31, 2019
Pete P. | Aug 31, 2019

I guess you drive to fast. Plenty of water out here if you stop and explore

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Where do I get a pass for the area?

Michael Bailey | Aug 31, 2018
Barbara Ciccia | Aug 30, 2020

Can I bring my kayak to use?

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