Black Bear Wilderness Area

Category: Park in Sanford, Florida

Address: 5301 Michigan Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA

Phone: +14076650000

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–8PM

Monday: 7AM–8PM

Tuesday: 7AM–8PM

Wednesday: 7AM–8PM

Thursday: 7AM–8PM

Friday: 7AM–8PM

Saturday: 7AM–8PM

Reviews

Kash Dunlap

Jul 26, 2022

7 Mile Hike , Rough Terrain definitely A Work Out . But Totally Worth It . The Nature around is beautiful. And Doing This Hike With Others is So Much Better ☺️. I loved Every Minute Of The 4hrs it took for this Walk 😅

Andy Stanford

Apr 26, 2022

After they finish expanding the parking this place will be perfect. My two small boys love seeing the animals, from gators, to hogs, to birds of all shapes and sizes, and everything in between!

Sharaun Davis

Apr 10, 2022

The best Florida hiking I've found in the central Florida region. Some trail, some boardwalk. Can be mucky depending on rainfall. Parallels the St. John for a good portion of the trail. We've seen gators, aquatic birds and wild pigs. A lot of shade. We love it!

Nathaniel Comeaux

Jan 29, 2022

This is one of our favorite hikes in central Florida! We only planned on doing two miles but ended up doing the whole loop. Lots of wildlife to see and usually several locals on the trail willing to share stories! Highly recommend

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Questions & Answers

Hours of operation?

Christopher Mallory | Sep 8, 2021
CV Bianchi (Bianchi CV) | Sep 8, 2021

Sunrise to Dusk

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Is there a fee to camp?

ron edu | Sep 9, 2019
Rex Douma | Sep 9, 2019

There is a primitive campsite 3-4 miles in if you take a left at the start of the loop. I believe a permit is required but there is room for a few tents.

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Has the hike loop reopened yet? It was closed due to flooding when we tried to go a few months ago, drove all the way there and the gate was locked with a sign.

Mariam B | Sep 8, 2021
Taz R | Sep 8, 2021

Yes it was open last month. It should be open since it hasn't really rained so the trail should be dry.

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Is there a place to fish here?

jules b | Sep 8, 2021
Marci Cyrus | Sep 8, 2021

No

Is horseback riding allowed?

Serinity Reis | Sep 8, 2020
Ruchi Malhotra | Sep 8, 2020

No

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Is there hunting, or can we walk the trails

Susan Houdlette | Sep 8, 2020
Kenneth Wimmers | Sep 8, 2020

No hunting. Just walking trails

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What are the hours?

William “Billy” Zimmerman | Sep 9, 2019
Kenneth Weber | Sep 9, 2019

Sunrise to sunset

Is there a best place to see Bears in the BBWA or any place in Florida? I'm dying to see bears in the wild. Thank you.

HoverTime | Sep 9, 2019
Sunshine Ladies | Sep 9, 2019

You may see some there, but Ocala national forest has the largest bear population in the state.

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Is this place open or closed due to high water levels?

Kenneth Weber | Sep 9, 2019
Stephen Ranieri | Sep 9, 2019

Water levels are quite low. I am there 3 times a week. There is no threat of being closed due to water levels anytime soon.

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Can I take my dog

Dennis Wease | Sep 9, 2018
Jim Paulson (Boise Realtor) | Sep 9, 2019

Yes, on a leash. Park is open again. Hiked it yesterday.

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What are the markers for boat docking at Black Bear Wilderness Area?

Jacqie Buchner | Sep 9, 2018
norman chapman | Sep 9, 2018

Like I suggested, Hike in, explore....I'm a Trail Walker, not boater......there is a dock at mile pt.2

Is there a place to dock a boat and hike for the day?

Jacqie Buchner | Sep 9, 2018
norman chapman | Sep 9, 2018

YES, depending on water levels...BEST to hike the right side in 2mils an explore for future docking....

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